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Annual report of the Adjutant-General of the state of North Carolina for the year ...

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THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLECTION
ANNUAL REPORT
ADJUTANT GENERAL
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
YEAR 1904
RALEIGH
E. M. Uzzell & Co., State Printers and Binders
1905
CONTENTS.
1. Letter of Transmittal.
2. Report Adjutant General.
3. Report Quartermaster General.
4. Report Assistant Quartermaster General.
5. Report Inspector General.
6. Report Surgeon General.
7. Report Commissary General of Subsistence.
8. Report Paymaster General.
!). Report Chief Engineer.
10. Report Judge Advocate General.
11. Report Inspector of Small Arms Practice.
12. Report Brigadier General Carle A. Woodruff.
13. Report Brigadier General.
14. Report Commander Naval Brigade.
15. Report Colonel First Infantry.
16. Report Colonel Second Infantry.
17. Report Colonel Third Infantry.
18. General Orders Issued.
19. Special Orders Issued.
20. Register of Military Forces.
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Raleigh, December 1, 190 k
To His Excellency, Charles B. Aycock,
Governor and Commander in chief.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit herewith report of my de
partment for the year L904, as required by law.
Respectfully,
B. S. Royster,
Adjutant General.
ANNUAL REPORT
ADJUTANT GENERAL
It is pleasing to be able to report that the year just closing
has been marked by a healthy improvement in the Xational
Guard in all of its departments. This improvement has been
the result of an increased interest on the part of the officers
charged with the performance of duties under the law and
regulations. There yet remain many things to be accom-plished
before the .Military Department of the State reaches
that state of efficiency so much desired by those who are inter-ested
in its welfare It is apparent to every one who has
kept himself informed, that conditions are such in the State
as to make necessary the existence of a well-disciplined,
armed and equipped military force of sufficient size to aid in
the prompt enforcement of the law and in the preservation
of life and property. While we are, in the main, a well-regulated
and peaceable people, yet there come times when
the passions and prejudices of our people would lead to mob
violence and an utter disregard for law. At such times as
these the Chief Executive of the State must rely upon the
military to aid the civil authorities in preventing occurrences
which would cast a stigma upon the fair name of our Com-monwealth.
In the past the prompt interference of the mili-tary
has prevented serious trouble and has materially aided
the civil authorities in the discharge of their duties. Indeed,
the military may be well termed "the active police force
under command of the Governor." Assuming that these
things are true, it becomes the duty of the State to care for
its citizen soldiery in a becoming manner.
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STRENGTH OF THE GUARD.
At the beginning of this year the total strength of the
Guard was two thousand and ninety-one (2,001), composed
as follows: General Staff, 27; Brigade Field and Staff, 10;
Regimental Field and Staff, 51 ; Naval Brigade Commander
and Staff, 10; Infantry Companies, 36; Naval Divisions, 3;
Regimental Bands, 3 ; and one Battery of Light Artillery.
The present strength, as appears from the roster and an-nual
reports, is two thousand one hundred and fifteen
(2,115), divided as follows: General Staff, 27; Brigade
Field and Staff, 10 ; Regimental Field and Staff, 17 ; Naval
Brigade Commander and Staff, 13 ; Infantry Companies,
36; Naval Division, 4; Regimental Bands, 3; and one Bat-tery
of Light Artillery.
The entire Guard constitutes one Brigade, the infantry
companies are assigned to three regiments of twelve com-panies
each, and the naval divisions form one Brigade.
The Battery of Light Artillery is unattached.
COMPANIES DISBANDED.
As a result of the inspections made by the Inspector Gen-eral,
and upon his recommendation, three companies have
been disbanded during the year, to-wit
:
Company F, Second Infantry, "Perquimans Guard," Hert-ford
; Company G, Third Infantry, "Reidsville Rifles,"
Reidsville; Company H, Third Infantry, "Warren Guard,"
Warrenton.
These disbandments were for failure to comply with the
laws and regulations governing the Guard. It was gratify-ing
that so few companies failed to comply with the regula-tions,
and this fact encourages me in the belief that the gen-eral
condition of the troops has improved considerably.
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\ k\v companies.
Within a very shorl time after the disbandment of the
companies al Warrenton and Reidsville they were reorgan-ized
upon a 1 letter basis, and they were at once accepted, being
assigned to their former letters and regiment. The "Hick-ory
Rifles," Hickory, was organized during the year and as-signed
as Company A, First Infantry. It might be well to
state in this connection that applications are on file in my
department for the organization of companies at some twenty
points in the State, so that if it shall be found that any com-pany
is not doing its full duty there will be no difficulty in
filling in the place of such company with one that will do
credit to the State.
f.NIFORM AND EQUIPMENT.
This very important department of the Guard has been
carefully and very efficiently looked after. The appropria-tion
made by Congress for the support of the militia has
been so used in North Carolina as to supply a very creditable
equipment for the troops of the State. During the past year
additional khaki uniforms were purchased and issued to
troops and one regiment was supplied with khaki cotton
shirts. Requisition has been made for a sufficient number
of these shirts to equip the other two regiments and the bat-tery.
An additional supply of blankets, tentage and mess
equipment was purchased during the year and a sufficient
quantity of these articles is now on hand to supply the de-mand
of the entire brigade when in camp. Care should be
exercised by officers responsible for uniforms and other equip-ment
in properly preserving the same. It is of prime im-portance
that our resources be economically expended, thus
enabling the Quartermaster General to derive a greater bene-fit
from the appropriation made by Congress. It has been
possible, under the provisions of the act of Congress, to sup-
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ply the troops with such articles of equipment as are required
for service in the field, with the exception of a few items, and
these can he procured in a very short while.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
No department of the service is of more importance to the
welfare of the troops than the Medical Department. For the
first time in the history of the Guard of this State, the Sur-geon
General is fully prepared to render prompt and efficient
service through his department in any emergency. We have
been aide to procure, with the aid of the Surgeon General of
the army, a very complete outfit for encampment and field
service. This equipment has been distributed by the Sur-geon
General to his assistants, so that each regiment has
within its territory an ample supply of all articles required
for the use of the troops. I have had the hearty co-operation
of the Surgeon General and all the officers of his staff in put-ting
this department in its present excellent condition, and I
tender to them my thanks for their valuable suggestion and
aid.
RIFLE PRACTICE.
I regret to report that so little has been done in the matter
of training the troops to properly handle their rifles when
used for firing purposes. The fact that so little has been ac-complished
in this respect is attributable to many causes.
Company commanders have not yet realized the great im-portance
of training their men in aiming and firing, and until
this work begins in the companies the troops will be deficient
in this respect. There are very few company ranges in the
State, and there are no ranges provided for target practice of
the battalions or regiments. Heretofore it has been custom-ary
for the Inspector of Small Arms Practice to give instruc-tion
and have target practice during the Annual Encamp-ment,
but this year it was deemed best to dispense with the
target practice during the Encampment and to have the In-
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spector of Small Arms Practice, with the aid of his assistant
and the Regimental [nspectors of Small Arms Practice, give
to the troops during the Encampment the preliminary instruc-tions
in sitting and aiming. This work was quite satisfacto-rily
performed, and it is to be hoped that much good will
result therefrom. As I have heretofore recommended, ranges
should be provided within the territory of each regiment
where all the companies of such regiment may assemble dur-ing
the year to prosecute this work. These ranges can be
provided at very little cost, and I am constrained to believe
that the progressive and patriotic citizens of many towns in
the State would be glad to construct such ranges and to con-tribute
liberally toward maintaining the same. This feature
of the work of this department is deserving of active efforts
on the part of all who are interested in bringing about a
higher state of efficiency in marksmanship in the Guard.
AID TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES.
On several occasions during the year it has become neces-sary
to call out portions of the Guard to aid the civil authori-ties
in the enforcement of the law and in the protection of
the lives of prisoners charged with crime. On every occasion,
when the services of the troops were required, there has been
a prompt response on the part of officers and men. Xo higher
tribute can be paid to a Xorth Carolina soldier than to say
of him "he knows how to obey orders," and this may be truth-fully
said of the Xational Guard of the State as now consti-tuted.
It is a source of gratification that during the past
year the military has prevented mob violence on more than
one occasion. However much the officers and men may con-demn
the crime with which a prisoner may be charged, and
however much they might regret the necessity for the use of
ball cartridges, yet I am pleased to believe that the officers
and men would not hesitate to perform their full duty and
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would use all the force necessary to attain the end for which
they are ordered out.
ENCAMPMENT.
Every one who is familiar with the Guard, and who is
interested in the promotion of its best interests, recognizes
the fact that the annual encampments have perhaps as much
to do with the keeping alive the interest of officers and men as
any other factor. During the past year the Second and Third
Regiments, with their bands, and the Battery of Artillery,
were ordered to camp at Morehead City, August 10th to
19th, both inclusive. Brigadier General J. F. Armfield com-manding
First Brigade, was in command of the camp. It
was my pleasure to be present during the whole period of
the Encampment, and I was greatly pleased with the good
work done by the troops. The percentage of attendance was
larger, perhaps, than ever before in the history of the Guard.
This fact shows an increased interest on the part of officers
and men in the welfare of the Guard. Under the provisions
of the act of Congress, known as the "Dick Bill," it was pos-sible
to meet the expenses of the Encampment, pay the officers
and men and subsist the men for ten days. I invite attention
to the reports of General Armfield and the Colonels the Sec-ond
and Third Infantry in relation to the Encampment.
The benefits to be derived from annual encampments cannot
be too highly estimated, and it is earnestly hoped that the
troops may be permitted to enjoy these benefits each succeed-ing
year. It may not be possible to hold a Brigade Encamp-ment
each year, but each regiment may be ordered to camp
within its own territory, and by this means the cost of trans-portation
will be so reduced as to make possible the ordering
of all the troops in the camp each year.
ARMY MANEUVERS.
Having been requested by the Commanding General IT. S.
A., Department of the East, to designate the troops of North
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Carolina to participate in the maneuvers September 5th to
loth, both inclusive, I ordered the First Infantry, Colonel
T. li. Robertson commanding, for this tour of duty. The
manner in which the North Carolina troops acquitted them-selves
on this occasion reflects great credit upon the State
and is a source of gratification to me. My information is
that they compared most favorably with the troops from
other States, and they were the recipients of warm commen-dation
from the officers in command of the brigade and divis-ion
to which tluy were attached. The report of Colonel
Robertson of this tour of duty will be found hereto appended,
and I invite your attention to the same.
RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE.
There has been a considerable increase in the correspond-ence
of the office and additional records have been provided
so as to more thoroughly systematize the work of this depart-ment.
Xow that the organization of the Guard conforms very
nearly to that of the army, greater care has to be observed in
the matter of correspondence and reports. The War Depart-ment
requires the rendering of reports in addition to those
heretofore required. All letters and official communications
received are properly endorsed, recorded and filed, and copies
are made of all letters written and the same are carefully
indexed.
I have frequently called attention to the fact that the
records of the troops of this State serving in the Revolution-ary
War are not in my office, and that I am unable to furnish
information to interested parties because of this fact. There
are frequent calls for such information, and these records
properly belong to this department. Owing to the limited
office room of the department at present these records cannot
be properly cared for by this office. It is hoped that better
facilities for the transaction of the business of this depart-ment
will be afforded in the near future.
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ADVISORY BOARD.
In order that this department might have the benefit of the
experience and knowledge of officers of long service in the
Guard upon matters relating to questions that might he pre-sented
for consideration, it was deemed expedient to consti-tute
an Advisory Board of Officers. Accordingly such board
was constituted, to consist of the following officers : The Adju-tant
General, the Brigade Commander, the three Regimental
Commanders, the Inspector General, the Quartermaster Gen-eral
and the Commanding Officer of the Naval Brigade. I
have found that this board is of great help to this depart-ment,
and it should be continued.
INTERSTATE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION.
In obedience to Special Orders, No. 1, current series, it
was my pleasure, in company with Brigadier General J. F.
Armfield, Colonel F. A. Macon, Quartermaster General ; T. R.
Robertson, First Infantry; Colonel Alfred Williams, Assist-ant
Adjutant General, and Colonel P. M. Pearsall, Military
Secretary, to' attend the annual meeting of the Interstate
National Guard Association at St. Augustine, Florida, Jan-uary
25-28, 1901. In addition to the above-named officers
there were in attendance from North Carolina several officers
of the National Guard. The meeting was very largely at-tended
by officers from nearly every State in the Union, and
by quite a number of army officers. The work of the Associa-tion
was quite satisfactory, and I believe that much good will
result from its labors. Congress will be urged to enact into
law a number of lulls, approved by the Association, which
means much for the uplifting of the organized militia of the
United States. I have been impressed with the fact that the
Secretary of War and all army officers with whom I have come
in contact recognize the great importance of properly in-structing,
arming, equipping and disciplining the organized
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militia of the several States and Territories, and to this end
they are always glad to render every assistance within their
power. T regard with favor this close]- relation between the
army and the military forces of the Stales.
ANNUAL REPORTS, GENERAL AND SPECIAL ORDERS.
I have the honor to append hereto annual reports from the
Chiefs of Departments, the Brigade Commander, the Regi-mental
Commanders and the NaVal Brigade Commander, to
all of which I respectfully invite your attention. An exami-nation
of these reports will give you detailed information as
to work of the several departments, and as to the general con-dition
of the troops. I append also, for your information,
copies of all general and special orders issued during the
year. I attach also special reports from officers ordered to
perform active service during the year, and by examining
the same you will see with what promptness and efficiency
your orders have been obeyed.
EECOMMENDATIOXS.
In view of the fact that Congress appropriates for the pur-pose
of arming and equipping the organized militia of the
several States and Territories the sum of one million dollars
annually, of which appropriation North Carolina's share
is, in round numbers, twenty-five thousand dollars; and in
view of the further fact that the next Congress will very
likely increase the appropriation for this purpose, it seems
to be but an act of fair dealing on the part of the State with
the United States that the annual appropriation by the State
for the support of the National Guard should be increased
to such an extent as that the State will contribute dollar for
dollar with the United States towards maintaining its Na-tional
Guard. The present appropriation provides for the
payment of the annual appropriations to the several com-panies
and for the payment of the salaries of the Adjutant
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General, the Quartermaster General and the Paymaster Gen-eral,
with a small balance, which may be used towards de-fraying
the expenses of Annual Encampment. Were it not
for the fact that under the "Dick Bill" the State can use a
portion of its appropriations under the act of Congress in
cash to defray the expenses of encampments, it would not be
possible to hold such encampments. In the future it will
be necessary to use a considerable portion of the appropria-tion
from the general government in keeping the troops
equipped as the law requires; and if encampments are to be
held the State must make provision for the same. Further-more,
my experience, which extends over a period of nearly
twenty years, with the Guard of the State, leads me to be-lieve
that the most important officer connected with the ser-vice
is the company commander. His burdens are many,
his responsibilities are great and Ins compensation nothing.
To every one who has served in this capacity my remarks
will appeal. The success of the company depends upon its
captain, and the life and usefulness of the regiment is de-pendent
upon good company organization. It is no easy
matter to secure the services of competent men to accept the
captaincy of companies. There should be some measure of
compensation for the many sacrifices which a company com-mander
is called upon to make. Shall I say that a new
Arsenal Building is needed, when this has been the cry of my
department and of other departments of the State for the
past decade \ In view of the foregoing, I have the honor to
submit the following recommendations:
1. That the appropriation by the State be increased to
twenty-five thousand dollars annually. The State can well
afford this amount, and the investment will be a good one.
2. That each company commander be paid the sum of one
hundred dollars annually, upon filing his annual report, and
upon approval of the Inspector General.
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3. That there be erected a suitable building Eor use as an
arsenal, Eor offices Eor this department, and for such other
purposes as may be required by the State.
conclusion.
I beg to lender to your Excellency my thanks Eor your cor-dial
support and timely counsel accorded me at all times in
the discharge of my duty. My personal and official associa-tion
with you I shall always recall with great satisfaction and
pleasure. On behalf of the entire Guard I beg to assure you
of its most sincere appreciation of the lively interest you have
always manifested in its welfare. No Commander in Chief
has ever been more faithful, and none has ever had, in a
higher degreee, the love and confidence of officers and men,
than your Excellency.
My t banks are justly due and are hereby tendered to Briga-dier
General Carle A. Woodruff, U. S. A., retired, for many
valuable suggestions during the past year.
I beg to make grateful acknowledgment to the chiefs of all
departments, and to all the officers of the Guard, for their
uniform courtesy and hearty co-operation.
To my assistants, Colonel Alfred Williams, Lieutenant
Colonel William Landis and Major William E. Massenburg,
I beg to express my thanks for the valuable services rendered
me in the performance of my duties.
I shall always cherish an abiding interest in the citizen
soldiery of my State, and I shall hail with much pleasure the
time when the State shall feel inclined to do better things
for it, and make it what it deserves to be, the equal of any
and as good as the best.
Respectfully submitted,
B. S. RoYSTER,
Adjutant General.
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REPORT OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL.
Office of
QUARTERMASTER Ge.XEKAL AND CHIEF OF ORDNANCE,
Henderson, X. C, December 1, 1904.
General B. S. Royster,
Adjutant General,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor to submit the animal report of the
operations of the Quartermaster and Ordnance Department
for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1004:
The State of North Carolina,
In account with the United States.
For arming and equipping the militia (sec. 1661, R. 8.).
1903.
Jan. 1. By balance $ 4,557.95
1904.
Feb. 26. To requisition for publication $ 15.00
Mar. 9. To requisition for Q. M. stores 30.57
Mar. 22. To requisition for Q. M. stores 117.53
Mar. 22. To requisition for Q. M. stores 104.25
April 20. To requisition for publications 60.00
June 13. To requisition for publications 1.01 928.36
July 1. By Balance 3,629.59
July 1. By apportionment for fiscal year 1905. ... 23,937.24
$27,566.83
July 13. To requisition for commissary stores. . $ 62.26
July 13. To requisition for publication issued
by A. G. O. in 1903 21.20
July 23. To requisition for Q. M. stores 869.70
Aug. 2. To requisition for commissary stores. . 121.20
Aug. 8. To requisition for Q. M. stores in part
balance to account March 2 710.76
Aug. 15. To requisition No. 708, on Assistant
Treasurer. Baltimore, for 20.000.00
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An;'. 18. To additional charge on requisition of
April 20, Cor publications 5*00
Sept 13. To requisition for publications 56.00
Nov. 16. To requisition for publications 31.50
Nov. 30. Balance to credit of State $5,689.21
The State of Noeth Carolina,
In account with the United States,
For arming and equipping the militia (Act of March 2, 1903).
L903,
Jan. 10. By provisional apportionment of $2,000 $15,186.79
1904.
Feb. 4. By final apportionment 4,273.46
$19,460.46
Feb. 16. To requisition tor ordnance stores $3,024.63
Feb. 20. To requisition for ordnance stores 2,631.82
Mch. IS. To requisition for S. G. stores 3,396.72
June 14. To requisition for Q. M. stores 1,753.10
June 14. To requisition for Q. M. stores 526.95
June 14. To requisition for ordnance stores 2,037.25
June 30. To requisition for Q. M. stores 2.120.02
July 9. To requisition for Q. M. stores 2,102.47
Nov. 30. In part balance to 1661 1.807. 51
$19,460.46
CLOTHING.
The supply of uniforms, both blue and khaki, has been
sufficient to furnish one of each to every soldier in the Guard,
and to provide the several organizations with reserve supplies
to meet the requirements of an enlistment to the maximum
strength. Ordinarily, this would represent a most satisfac-tory
condition, but the changes which have been made, and
are being made, in the uniform, will become burdensome and
necessitate the discarding of serviceable clothing for the adop-tion
of the new regulation uniforms which are to supersede
those now in use.
Within five years after the passage of the militia law, ap-proved
January 23, 1903, the uniform, etc., of the National
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Guard is required to conform to that of the Regular Army.
This law is supposed to carry with it sufficient appropriation
to meet the financial requirements which it imposes, but in
estimating the funds required it is certain that Congress did
not contemplate the unusual and expensive changes which
are being enforced. Retrogression is not to be found in our
history, but if we are not relieved from the present order a
check in our progress is inevitable. It was understood that
the adoption of the new dress uniform would severely tax
our resources, and it was in utilizing the time granted, and in
getting full service out of the uniforms now in use, that we
expected to comply with that requirement.
The order from the War Department discontinues the use
of the khaki uniform in this section of the country and sup-plants
it with olive drab. This seriously complicates our
military affairs. It forces upon this State an expenditure of
$25,000 at least. The cost of the dress uniform will exceed
this amount by $10,000. Overcoats will cost $20,000, and
the other property which we will require before the expira-tion
of the five years allotted cannot be less than $10,000. The
total of these amounts represent an expenditure of $90,000
against our annual appropriation, which aggregates for the
time in question less than $75,000.
This estimate makes no allowance for encampments for the
next three years.
OFFICERS EQUIPMENT.
One hundred sabers and belts complete were issued to the
commissioned officers of the Guard during the year. The
supply in Arsenal is sufficient to complete the requirement in
these articles.
RETURN OF ORDNANCE PROPERTY.
Springfield rifles and carbines have been turned into the
Government Arsenal under section 13, Militia Act. The
final shipment of these arms is now being prepared.
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am m i wit i ox.
An exchange of 20,000 rounds of Springfield calibre 45
cartridges for a like number of calibre 30 magazine rifle
ammunition was made during the year under section L3,
Alilitia Act. Another exchange is to be made.
Twenty thousand multi-ball cartridges were issued to
twenty companies. The other companies will be supplied
with this ammunition upon the receipt of the next shipment
from the government.
GALLERIES.
It is gratifying to note the increased interest in target
practice, which is manifest by the applications for gallery
equipments. With a view to further improvement in marks-manship,
and by way of encouraging this wholesome spirit, I
would recommend that every armory in the State be equipped
with an up-to-date range. "The thorough knowledge of the
rifle or carbine, and its efficient use, is a most important part
of the qualification of a soldier, and no effort or means should
lie spared, not only to awaken an interest in this work, but to
provide the proper facilities for our soldiers to acquire knowl-edge
and proficiency."
Ranges can be constructed in an armory at a small cost, and
while affording amusement will increase the interest in the
service. This has been fully exemplified in instances where
gallery practice has been carefully and properly conducted.
EXCAMI'M KXT.
For the Encampment this summer the additional supplies
required for more than one regiment were received just
in time, and were immediately shipped to .Morehead City.
During the first day or two some inconvenience and annoy-ance
was caused by the confusion of orders relative to quar-ters.
Arrangements were soon made, and the quarters were
as comfortable as could he had under the circumstances.
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Floors to the tents would have added materially to the com-fort
of the troops, and the failure of the railroad company to
supply them, as promised, was very disappointing.
I am constrained to refer to my last annual report with
reference to the use of the uniforms by unauthorized persons.
The very objectionable practice of supplying uniforms to
servants was more noticeable at this camp than ever before.
In view of the duty imposed upon the Quartermaster Gen-eral
to protect and care for the property for which he is held
responsible, I more than once reported this violation of law
and regulations, but without avail. Finally, upon seeing a
dozen or more servants completely dressed in the regulation
uniform, I had them arrested and turned over to the proper
military authority. If any action was taken against these
persons the result was not apparent. The abuse of the uni-form
increased from the beginning to the end of the camp.
Had these offenders worn the uniforms of a commissioned
officer instead of that of a private, it would doubtless have
created the greatest sensation in the experience of the Guard.
The uniform should be protected, and a recurrence of this
offense will not be tolerated by this department.
In this connection it is of the utmost importance that the
various companies remember that all uniforms and equip-ment
are charged against this department by the govern-ment
and against the various companies by this depart-ment.
They must be accounted for in proper manner. Giv-ing
or selling them to servants, or others, will not be accepted
by the government, nor by this department, as a proper ac-counting.
A failure to account for such property will inter-fere
with our obtaining further adequate supplies.
The matters pertaining to this department growing out of
the Encampment are covered by the reports of the officers hav-ing
same in charge, submitted herewith.
Respectfully,
Francis C. Macon,
Colonel, Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance.
A d.i itaxt General. 2-']
State of North Cabolina,
Office of Quabtebmasteb General and Chief of Ordnance,
Henderson, June 24, 1904.
General < Ibdebs Xo. 1.
The following, governing the issuance of clothing, is published for
the information and guidance of all concerned:
(1) Limited allowance of clothing in kind to enlisted men for a
period of three years :
1 I House ( Kersey i.
1 pair Trousers I Kersey i.
1 Blouse (khaki).
1 pair Trousers ( khaki i.
1 Cap.
1 Cap Ornament.
4 pairs Gloves i Berlin I.
2 Hats with cords, letters and numbers.
1 pair Leggins.
2 pair Trouser Stripes (non-commissioned).
*2 Shirts (when furnished).
*2 pair Leather Gloves (when furnished).
:::
:; pair Russet Leather Shoes (when furnished).
*2 pair Black Leather Shoes (when furnished).
Articles market! thus [*] not yet being issued.
(2) Except when first supplied, clothing will be issued in exchange
only, and under the following regulations, to-wit
:
At the annual inspection the Inspector General will condemn all
unsuitable or unserviceable articles of clothing and will report same
on the requisition blanks furnished by the Quartermaster General and
Chief of Ordnance for this purpose.
This report will be delivered to the officer who is responsible for
the property so condemned, and will be forwarded by said officer
through regular channels to the Quartermaster General and Chief of
Ordnance.
CI) Requisition blanks will be used for the report of condemned
property, and a suitable form for this is printed thereon.
(4) Exchange will not be made except for clothing in kind.
(5) The numbers and sizes of articles of clothing must lie clearly
stated on requisitions, that the articles received in exchange may be
as desired.
(6) Requisitions must be signed by commanding officers or captains
of companies, and must show the enlisted strength of the command;
and also with reference to the articles required, the whole number
necessary for the command at its maximum strength, the number
condemned, the number actually on hand and the number required.
Requisitions of captains must be forwarded through regimental head-quarters,
from which they will be sent direct to the Quartermaster
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General. In the ease of unattached companies, requisitions will pass
through brigade headquarters.
(7) Two invoices of the articles will be sent with every issue made
by the Quartermaster General, together with a receipt, which will be
signed by the officer receiving the property and returned direct to the
Quartermaster General immediately on receiving the property. A
note should be made upon it of any serious damage to or bad condi-tion
of the property. The invoices will be retained by the officer—one
permanently with the papers of his command, the other until he
makes his next property return, with which it will be sent as a
voucher. The invoices will be numbered by the receiving officer in a
regular series extending through the term of his accountability. The
receipts will not be numbered by him.
(8) Property returns are required from all officers responsible for
public property twice in each year—July 1st and December 1st; also
from officers resigning their commissions and from those who turn
over their property under orders by reason of absence or of being
superseded in command. These returns will be made in duplicate,
one copy being retained by the commanding officer.
CM Requisitions made by chief of departments must be approved
by the Adjutant General : subordinate department officers by chief of
the department in which the officer is serving and the Adjutant Gen-eral:
regimental commanders by the brigade commanders; regimental
staff and non-commissioned staff by the regimental and brigade com-manders
; battalion commanders, commissioned and non-commissioned
staff by battalion, regimental and brigade commanders.
(10) Requisitions received at regimental headquarters during a
month will lie held there until the first day of the next succeeding
month, when, if approved by the colonel commanding, they will be
forwarded to the Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance.
Rush requisition excepted.
(11) All certificates of loss of property of the United States in the
hands of headquarters or companies will be made in duplicate, be-cause
one is required by the War Department.
(12) Orders, regulations and circulars contrary hereto are hereby
repealed, annulled and revoked.
By order of the Commander in Chief.
Francis A. Macon,
Quartermaster General ami Chief of Ordnance.
By authority General Orders. Xo. 4. Adjutant General's Office. Feb-ruary
27. 1904.
ClBCULAB NO. 1.
Adjutant General. 25
State of Nobth Carolina.
Qtjabtebmasteb ( ;kxki;ai."s Office,
Hendebson, July 28. 1904.
ENCAMPMENT.
The following is published for the information and guidance of
those concerned
:
CAMP SUPPLIES.
Camp equipage, blankets and other Quartermaster supplies will he
issued in bulk to the Brigade Quartermaster for distribution at More-head
on the morning of the sth of August. Receipts in duplicate will
be required from all parties to whom property is issued.
COTS.
Floors will not be provided for tents. Officers and enlisted men
are urged to provide themselves with cots. These will be transported
as baggage without cost.
COOKS.
One civilian cook is allowed for each headquarters, company, band
and battery mess, and must be sent to camp on military trains in
charge of baggage and should ride in baggage cars. If required, the
officer to whom their services is allowed is authorized to make receipt
to train conductors for the transportation of cooks, and is directed to
report same to the Quartermaster General at camp.
Ice, fuel. lime, forage and bedding for horses and other necessary
supplies will be provided.
TRANSPORTATION.
Transportation will be secured upon the transportation requests
which will be furnished by the Quartermaster General. These re-quests
will be honored by the ticket agents of the Atlantic Coast Line.
Southern, Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic and North Carolina Rail-way
Companies. Officers not living on either of these roads will pay
their transportation from their home station to the nearest station on
either of the above-named roads and will present voucher and ticket
agent's receipt in duplicate for their transportation on this account
to the Quartermaster General for reimbursement. All necessary and
allowable transportation claims will be paid, but the payment of mile-age
is not authorized.
DETAILS.
Those ordered to camp prior to the arrival of troops will report to
the Assistant Quartermaster General, who will furnish quarters and
meals to the details until arrival of their respective commands.
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Tents will be issued to the Brigade Quartermaster and will be dis-tributed
under his direction, as follows :
TENTAGE ALLOWANCE FOR ENCAMPMENT.
Aim 1TANT ( iKN EBAL. 27
si BSISTESTCE.
"One of the objects in bringing the militia into camp is to acquaint
them not only with field and camp instructions, but also to impart a
knowledge of the work of administration, a feature of which is the
subsistence of troops, which involves the receipt of stores and prop-erty
and the proper disposition and accounting therefor."
PURCHASES.
Rations, subsistence, stores and property will be purchased by the
Quartermaster General as required by law and regulations. The law
limits the purchases of supplies to articles prescribed for the United
States Army.
ISSUES.
Supplies will he issued in hulk to the Commissary General. Com-missaries
of subsistence will have charge of the issue and preserva-tion
of commissary stores issued to the organization to which they
are attached, and will account therefor on the prescribed forms to
Quartermaster General, under the supervision and direction of the
Commissary General. The authorized blanks and forms will be sup-plied
at cani]». A thorough realization of the importance of properly
preparing vouchers will save much trouble and confusion, as defective
vouchers will not he accepted, and errors, lack of proper authority or
other irregularities must he avoided.
Issues of commissary supplies will be made during the encampment,
as far as practicable, as follows :
The first issue will he made, beginning early on the afternoon of
August 10th.
Wednesday. August 10th—Fresh beef and loaf-bread.
Thursday, August 11th���Ham and loaf-bread.
Friday, August 12th—Bacon and loaf-bread.
Saturday. August 13th—Fresh beef and loaf-bread.
Sunday, August 14th—Ham and loaf-bread.
Monday. August 15th—Bacon and loaf-bread.
Tuesday. August 16th—Fresh heef and loaf-bread.
Wednesday. August 17th—Bacon and loaf-bread.
Thursday. August 18th—Ham and loaf-bread.
Friday. August 10th—Bacon and loaf-bread.
Issues of other supplies will lie made in the following quantities,
distributed over the period of the encampment: Sugar, 10 issues;
coffee. 10 issues; salt. 1 issue: pepper, 1 issue: vinegar. 1 issue; pota-toes.
:: issues; onions. 1 issue; soap. 1 issue: candles, 1 issue; flour,
1 issue: and fresh fish.
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The rations to be issued will be sufficient to provide an abundance
of food if care is observed in handling and provision made for the
care of the commissary supplies in the kitchen.
Officers and enlisted men will receive the same pay as officers and
enlisted men of corresponding grades of the Regular Army. The
number of days for which payment will be made will depend upon the
amount of funds which are available for that purpose. This will be
determined before the breaking of camp, and is expected to be for ten
days.
Payments for services will be made on pay-rolls, and the date of
commissions for officers and the date of enlistments for enlisted men
must be entered in every instance. Payments will be made by check
as required by law, within ten days after the encampment.
Schedule and Routing—August 10, 1904.
second regiment.
Company I—Leave Plymouth, A. C. L., 7 :20 A. M., to Rocky Mount.
Company G—Leave Washington via Parmele, 8 A. M., to Rocky
Mount.
Company A—Leave Tarboro 10 A. M., to Rocky Mount.
Special with above companies and band leave Rocky Mount at 11
A. M.
Company K (Wilson)—Leave on this special, which arrives at
Goldsboro 12 :30 P. M.
Company L (Lumber Bridge)—A. C. L. train No. 04, 10 :0S A. M.
Company F—Leave Fayetteville, A. C. L. special, 10 A. M.
Company M—Leave Maxton, S. A. L. special, 8 :55 A. M.
Company C—Leave Wilmington, A. C. L. special, 12:30 P. M.
Company E—Leave Goldsboro. A. & X. C. special, 1 P. M.
Company D—Leave (ioldsboro, A. & X. ('. special, 1 P. M.
Company B—Leave Kinston, A. & N. C. special.
Company H—Leave Clinton, A. C. L. No. 48. 7 A. M.
THIRD REGIMENT AND BATTERY A.
Company G and Band—Leave Reidsville, Southern, 5 :48 A. M.
Company L—Leave Greensboro on Southern special, G :30 A. M.
Company I—Leave Burlington, Southern special.
Company D—Leave Durham on Southern special.
Company A—Leave Durham on Southern special.
Company B—Leave Raleigh on Southern special, 10:10 A. M.
Company K��Leave Raleigh on Southern special, 10 :10 A. M.
Aim i taxt General. 29
S. A. L. SPECIALS (WAJRBEN PLAINS TO RALEIGH).
Company H—Leave Warren Plains 7 A~> A. M.
Company, E—Leave Oxford 7:30 A. M.
Company E—Leave Henderson 8:25 A. M.
Company C—Leave Henderson 8:25 A. M.
Company F—Leave Franklinton S :.
r
>!) A. M.
These companies leave Raleigh on Southern special 10:10 A. M.,
which arrives at Goldsboro 12 M., Morehead 4 1*. M.
S. A. L. AND A. C. I.. SPECIAL.
(Charlotte to Wilmington, New Bern and Morehead).
Leave Charlotte (3 A. M., arrive 'Wilmington 12 M.
Battery A—Leave Charlotte (i A. M.
Company M, Third Regiment—Leave Sanford 6 A. M.
Company M, Third Regiment—Leave Hamlet on this special, 7 :30
A. M.
Company M, Second Regiment—Leave Maxton S :50 A. M.
Company C—Leave "^Yilmington on this special over A. C. L., 12:30
P. M„ arrive New Bern 3 P. M., Morehead 4:30 P. M.
Return Movement—August 10, 1004.
Leave camp, A. C. L. specials, 6 A. M.
Application has been made for special civilian rate for families of
militiamen. Respectfully.
Francis A. Macon,
Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance.
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REPORT OF ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER
GENERAL.
Henderson, N. C, December 1, 1904.
Colonel Erancis A. Macon,
Quartermaster General,
North Carolina National Guard.
Henderson, N. C.
Dear Sir :—I respectfully submit herewith my report of
the Encampment at Morehead City during the past summer.
In compliance with General Orders, Xo. 21, and by your
command, I arrived at Morehead City, X. G, on July 20th
with a detail, and with Colonel Michie and the Engineer
Corps planned the gTounds for the ensuing Encampment.
The site selected by the committee was not as desirable
one as we afterwards succeeded in procuring from the par-ties
owning the land adjoining the old camp grounds, for, by
their kindness in tendering the use of the property, we could
combine the encampments of the entire troops together,
whereas they would have been separated over a half mile
apart; and by clearing eight and one-half acres of timbered
land we had ample room for the two regiments and the bat-tery
to perform all evolutions they desired.
The old mess-hall was used by the Third Regiment, and
we had to build a new one for the use of the Second Regi-ment
and the Battery. This we succeeded in finishing in
ample time, and also built a storage-room and several officers'
mess-halls.
On the arrival of the troops, on the 10th of August, there
was nothing left undone for their comfort and convenience
—
hay for bedding, ice and subsistence in ample quantities for
their immediate needs.
Adjutant General. 31
Oner or twice during the Encampmenl the contractor to
supply ice for the camp failed to make the delivery upon the
time agreed upon; this caused some temporary annoyance
which could not be avoided; otherwise I am not aware of any
complaint.
Upon breaking of the camp a car-load of equipage and
such necessary articles as were wanted were packed and
shipped via Greensboro for the use of the First Regiment,
which participated in the army maneuvers at Manassas in
September; the remainder was sent to Arsenal at Raleigh.
The new mess-hall at Morehead City is left in the care
of the owners of the land upon which it i£ built, they promis-ing
protection until it can be determined what to do with it.
To the Regimental Quartermasters, ( Japtains Foreman and
Loughlin, and to my assistants, Sergeants Currin and Pike,
I am indebted tor many kindnesses.
Respectfully submitted,
W. F. Gary,
Lieutenant Colonel ami Assistant Quartermaster General.
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EEPOKT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.
State of North Carolina.
Inspector General's Office,
Goldsboro, December 1, 1904.
General B. S. Royster,
Adjutant General North Carolina.
Sir :—In compliance with the regulations governing the
North Carolina National Guard, I have the honor to submit
herewith the report of my department for the year ending-
December 1, 1904.
In obedience to General Orders, No. 2, C. S. A. G. O., I
proceeded with the inspection of the Guard, beginning with
Company C, stationed at Wilmington, INT. C, and finishing
with the Windsor Division Naval Reserves, stationed at
Windsor, N. C.
I had the pleasure of having with me during the inspec-tion
of three regiments of infantry and Battery, Brigadier
General C. A. Woodruff, U. S. A., retired, making the in-spection
for the United States, as required under the provis-ions
-of the "Dick Bill."
Reports in detail of inspection have already been for-warded
to your department. The following table shows the
result of inspection, giving number of muster-roll present and
absent, and per cent, of attendance at inspection.
A.DJ QTANT ( J i:\ERAL. 33
FIRST REGIMENT OF INFANTRY, CHARLOTTE, N.
Colonel T. R. Robertson, Commanding.
C.
u
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
M
Band
Station.
Fayetteville
Salisbury
Winston
Charlotte
Statesville
Asheville
Shelby
Waynesville
Mount Airy
Asheville
Concord
Lexington
Asheville
Field and Staff-
Total
o c
C o
o a
558
0h<;
89
93
96
96
89
91
91
88
92
95
97
80
86
85
Per cent, of attendance, 92.
Strength of Regiment for 1903, 622.
Strength of Regiment for 1904, 603.
Per cent, of attendance for 1903, 90.
Per cent, of attendance for 1904, 92.
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SECOND REGIMENT OF INFANTRY, WASHINGTON, N. C.
Colonel H. C. Bragaw, Commanding.
O
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
M
Band
Station.
Tarboro
Kinston
Wilmington
Goldsboro
Goldsboro
Hertford
Washington
Clinton
Edenton
Wilson
Lumber Bridge
Maxton —.
Rocky Mount
Field and Staff -
Total
54
56
55
43
53
35
43
59
43
47
44
45
28
21
616
o a
42
47
50
43
53
27
34
44
41
45
40
39
23
12
540
&<
80
83
100
100
100
79
89
95
95
90
85
82
59
Per cent, of attendance, 87.
Strength of Regiment 1903, 591.
Strength of Regiment 1904, 616. Gain, 25.
Per cent, of attendance 1903, 89.
Company F, Hertford, N. C, disbanded: below standard allowed by law.
Aiu utajstt General. 35
THIRD REGIMENT OF INFANTRY, REIDSVILLE. N. C.
Colonel J. N. Craig, Commanding.
o
Station.
Durham
Raleigh
Henderson
Durham
Oxford
Franklinton
Reidsville
Warrenton
Burlington
Raleigh
Greensboro
Sanford
Band Reidsville
Field and Staff -
Total 548
Id
« Q.
£.2
3>S
c *
0h<;
77
93
80
75
97
100
Per cent, of attendance for Regiment, 85.
Strength of Regiment in 1903, 547.
Strength of Regiment in 1904, 548. Gain 1.
Per cent, of attendance in 1903, 89.
Per cent, of attendance in 1904, 85.
Company G, Reidsville, disbanded.
Company H, Warrenton, disbanded.
Both of these companies have been reorganized.
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NAVAL RESERVES, NEW BERN, N.
Thomas C. Daniels, Commander.
Division.
New Bern
Beaufort
Wilmington
Windsor
Staff Officers Present-
Station.
New Bern --
Beaufort
Wilmington -
Windsor
a a
&£ <£
cj
O c
Ph<:
Per cent, of Division present for inspection,
Strength of Division 1903, 178.
Strength of Division 1904, 182. Gain 4.
Per cent, of Division 1903. 70.
Per cent, of Division 1904, 84.
BATTERY A, CHARLOTTE, N. C.
Captain R. E. Davidson, Commanding.
Aim itaxt Gen eral. 37
The following constitute (lie forces of the National Guard
of this State:
Three Regiments of [nfantry, twelve companies and band
each.
One Battery Light Artillery.
Four Divisions N'aval Reserves.
The Infantry and three Divisions of Naval Reserves are
armed with the U. S. magazine rifle ; one Division of Naval
Reserves are armed with Remington, same calibre as a U. S.
magazine rifle.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
It gives me much pleasure to state that this neglected
branch of the National Guard has at last been put in first-class
condition. A full set of surgical instruments and hos-pital
tents have been supplied and the whole department
thoroughly reorganized.
An efficient hospital corps has been organized, of suitable
material, from the several regiments. The work done at the
last Encampment of the Guard shows that the training given
has been thoroughly well done, and the service is much im-proved.
paymaster's department.
This is an important office, and requires care in disbursing
the funds as provided by law.
Upon examination I found the books well kept and vouch-ers
on file, with cheek attached, for all moneys paid out.
quartermaster's department.
This department is in excellent shape : the care of the
clothing being carefully looked after to prevent damage by
moths. The building is not at all suitable for the purpose.
The books pertaining to the department are well kept, and
the officers in charge deserve credit for the manner in which
the affairs are taken care of. There has accumulated at the
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Arsenal a lot of old clothing which should be condemned ; it
is not only in the way, but is calculated to cause moths, not
being in shape to be cared for as the serviceable property.
The several commanders of the infantry regiments and of
the JSTaval Reserves accompanied me to nearly all the com-panies
of their respective commands. Colonel Bragaw, being
detained at home on account of business, Captain J. Van B.
Metts, Adjutant of the Second Infantry, was instructed by
Colonel Bragaw to accompany me on the tour of inspection.
I also had the pleasure of the company of Lieutenant Colonel
James to many of the companies in his command. I am
indebted to these two excellent officers for courtesies ex-tended
me.
ENCAMPMENTS.
In compliance with General Orders, Xo. 21, C. S. A. G. O.,
I proceeded to Camp Lee near Morehead City on August
10th.
The camp was under command of Brigadier General J. F.
Armfleld. The following troops were in camp
:
Second Regiment Infantry, Colonel H. C. Bragaw com-manding.
Third Regiment Infantry, Colonel J. ^T. Craig command-ing.
Battery A, Light Artillery, Captain R. E. Davidson com-manding.
The camp was conveniently located, near the A. and X. C.
R. R., part of which was the same ground used last year for
the Encampment of the Second Regiment of Infantry.
Mess-halls and kitchens were conveniently located, but did
not seem ample to accommodate all the enlisted men at, meals.
In many cases the company officers ate at the same table with
the men. I presume that this was not considered when the
tables were put in. The kitchens were too small, and several
of them caught tire on account of the stove having to be
A d.i i ta.nt General. .'5'.>
crowded in to save room. The sinks, after some changes, were
made so as to answer the purpose, but for a camp 01 long dura-tion
would not have been suitable. They were fairly policed.
With the exception of some trash and kitchen refuse thrown
just outside the guard line, the camp was the cleanest T have
ever seen at any Encampment. T was agreeably impressed
with efforts made to keep the company streets in order.
DISCIPLINE.
I regret to say that very little improvement seems to have
been made in discipline. This may be due to the constant
changes taking place in the Guard. Very few enlisted men
saluted the sentinels. When they did so, in most instances, an
incorrect salute was given. This may be due to the fact that
officers do not give the enlisted men necessary instructions at
the home station.
SANITATION.
In this important part of cam]) life the enlisted men seem
to be entirely ignorant of the importance of sanitation. In
removing garbage, just so it is gotten outside of the guard
lines they think sufficient, and in rear of the tents seems to
be a favorite place for getting rid of watermelon rinds or any
kind of refuse.
More attention was paid to looking after this matter at this
cam]) than heretofore, and there was an improvement over
the other camps. The Medical Department was very active
in looking after the condition of the company kitchens, etc.,
and to them much credit is due. Water was obtained from
driven wells and a near-by spring. The supply was abundant
ami wholesome; pumps were conveniently located near the
kitchen and about the camp. The bathing facilities were
admirable, and were much enjoyed by the men—same bcin<4'
used day and night.
The drill ground was near camp, and while suitable for
one regiment, was to,, small for a brigade encampment.
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Ample room, however, could be obtained by cleaning up the
small bushes; no inconvenience was caused, as adjacent fields
were used.
No target practice was held. It was deemed inexpedient
to have target practice on account of numerous other duties
and the short duration of camp. The usual camp duties were
performed; sentinels were on duty day and night; dress
parades were held each day.
His Excellency, Governor Charles B. Aycock, Commander
in Chief, visited the camp, duly inspected the same and
reviewed the troops. The New Bern and Beaufort Divisions
of the Naval Reserves participated in the review. They
deserve to be commended for their military spirit, having, at
their own expense, borne the cost of transportation from their
home station to Camp Lee; they made a good showing. The
review was a decided success; the lines of nearly all of the
companies were good and very few errors were made.
MANEUVERS.
On the evening of the 17th Colonel Bragaw of the Second
Infantry was instructed to take charge of a provisional regi-ment,
composed of two battalions of his regiment and one of
the Third Infantry, and proceed to Morehead City and de-fend
said place against an attack to be made by a provisional
regiment under command of Colonel Craig, composed of two
battalions of the Third Infantry and one of the Second
Infantry. Battery A was assigned to the regiment com-manded
by Colonel Bragaw.
At the request of Brigadier General Armfield, Major
W. G. Smith, Captain D. R. Johnson and myself acted as
judges. The decision was in favor of Colonel Bragaw's regi-ment.
In rendering the report the errors made, as far as
possible, were given, so that the officers might be benefited.
The formation of Colonel Bragaw's regiment could not be
seen until they reached the shell-road ; his lines, then, were
AlUI TANT CkNKKAI. 41
correctly formed. The lines of Colonel Craig's regiment were
correctly formed, with the exception that his line of support
was ton far from the firing-line, and reserve ton far from sup-port.
RESULT.
When Colonel Bragaw's right attacked Colonel Craig's
left the company on the right—J presume, without com-mand—
re-inforced on the left, leaving- this pari of the line
open. This battalion, under command of Major C. L. Mc-
Gree, was ruled out as being captured. This left the supports
which ha«l not vet come into action, though in the line of
skirmishers, exposed to the fire of the whole of Colonel Bra-gaw's
regiment, which had come into line. The judges held
that in an actual fight this battalion would have been killed
or captured, which would, in all probability, have resulted in
the capture or defeat of the remaining battalion. The work
done by some of the scouts was very creditable. On account of
the position taken. Battery A was ruled out early in the en-gagement,
though they continued to fire. Had the battery,
which was composed of Gatlin gnus, stopped at the edge of the
shell-road and masked their guns they could have done effect-ive
work in active fighting. The ground over which the troops
had to pass was very rough and rendered the duties of the
judges difficult in rendering a decision and discovering errors.
On this account the maneuver was not satisfactory. I am
of the opinion, however, that some good was accomplished.
The troops were furnished transportation and rations and
paid for ten days' service.
There was some dissatisfaction in regard to rations. Upon
investigation, however, I found all the company commanders
satisfied with the quality of rations issued, but the quantity
was not sufficient. I found in one regiment that the battal-ion
commander drew the rations for his battalion and then
divided the same in four equal parts, and then turned it over
to the company commanders; this regardless of the number
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of men in a company. Blank ration-returns should be fur-nished
each company commander, to be made out and sent
in prior to the date of drawing rations, and he should be
required to be present when the rations are issued, and see
that he gets what is due his company. I am of the opinion
that all papers and reports should be the same as those used
in the United States Army ; if the officers and men are to be-come
proficient for active service, it seems to me necessary
that they should be so.
Arrangements should also be made to pay the troops off
while at camp. Xo little inconvenience is caused company
commanders, and, in addition to this, the troops would
be better satisfied if they did not have to wait for their pay.
The First Regiment of Infantry did not attend camp, hav-ing
been designated to attend the army maneuvers at Ma-nassas,
Va.
The following shows the attendance of the Second and
Third Infantry at Encampment, August 10th to 19th, inclu-sive
:
SECOND REGIMENT.
Per cent, of attendance at Encampment, 89.
Company officers absent, 2.
Staff officers absent, 1.
A D.i DTANT ( ! E» BBAL. 4:3
THIRD REGIMENT.
Company. Present.
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KECOMMENDATl ( I N s.
Pay of Troops, etc.—That if possible, arrangements be
made to pay the troops off at camp. That all requisitions,
reports and papers be made to conform, as far as practicable,
to that of the United States Army.
Target Practice.—In every report made by my predeces-sors
and myself the importance of the soldier knowing how to
shoot has been discussed. I respectfully recommend that
three rifle ranges be established, one for each regiment, am!
that the encampments be held at these ranges, and that no
duties be required other than guard duty, the whole time be-ing
devoted to target practice. With the drills and numerous
duties at the State camps of instruction, as heretofore held,
target practice has been a total failure.
CARE OF UNIFORMS AND OTHER PROPERTY.
I again renew my recommendation in regard to property
issued to companies. It is an impossibility, under the exist-ing
laws, for a company commander to enforce discipline or
prevent loss of military property. Uniforms should be
marked in some way so that identification could be estab-lished.
Hats and shirts are worn by the enlisted men while
not on military duty, blankets are taken at camps, and com-pany
commanders are put to no end of trouble in accounting
for the number issued.
A law should be enacted making it a misdemeanor for a
member of the Guard to wear any distinctive part of the
uniform while not on duty, and having military property in
his possession not regularly issued to him.
ARMORIES.
A majority of the companies have armories that are suit-able,
but the care of same is badly neglected. I respectfully
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recommend thai steps be taken to cause this existing evil to
be rectified al once.
COMPANY BOOKS.
It is important thai the records of a company should be
correctly kept. This duty devolves upon the captain, in most
eases. It should not be so, a captain lias enough to do to
look after the welfare of his company. Each year the mat-ter
of how to keep the hooks has been gone over, and in only
a few instances have the instructions been adhered to. Each
company should have a company clerk, who should be com-pensated
for the work to be performed. I am sure that if
this was done and the company commanders required the
company clerk to do his duty, in a short while there would
be marked improvement. Under the present plan, although
explicit instructions are printed in the front part of the book,
the books, as kept, amount to nothing.
CONCLUSION.
I am fully cognizant of the difficulties and disadvantages
which many of the company commanders have to contend
with in maintaining their companies, and for this reason I
have refrained from criticism in my reports during my term
of office. The slack way, however, in which many companies
are maintained, and believing, too, that the time has arrived
when we should strive to make the National Guard of North
( Jarolina equal to that of any State, will not deter me in the
future.
I am pleased to state that marked improvements have been
made in discipline and drill, and in fact, along the whole line,
at our State encampments. While there are many matters
that should be rectified, laws enacted to enable the enforce-ment
of discipline and care of property, and with all the dis-advantages
existing, in my opinion the Guard is in better
condition than ever before in its history.
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I am greatly indebted to the officers of the Guard for many
courtesies. To the Adjutant General, Assistant Adjutant
General and officers of the General Staff my thanks are due
for their valuable assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
T. IT. Bain,
Colonel and Inspector General N. C. N. G.
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REPORT OF SURGEON GENERAL.
State or North Carolina,
Surgeon General's Office,
Concord, December 1, 11)04.
Brigadier General B. S. Royster,
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit herewith my report as
Surgeon General for the year ending November 30, 1904.
I am able to report that the organization of the Medical
Department of the National Guard of Xorth Carolina is an
accomplished fact.
Since my last annual report a Hospital Corps of thirty-six
men has been enlisted, equipped and drilled. This corps
is divided into three detachments of twelve men each. One
detachment is assigned to each regiment. These detach-ments
are located at Charlotte, Clinton and Reidsville, and
are in charge of the ranking resident medical officer at each
place. It is made the duty of this officer to drill and instruct
his detachment in first-aid work and cam]) sanitation. In
each case these requirements have been satisfactorily met.
All medical officers are required to be proficient in the drill
regulations of the Hospital Corps of the United States Army.
Except in the matter of uniforms, the equipment of the
Hospital Corps is good and sufficient, being exactly the same
as that prescribed and provided for the army.
The uniforms for the men were not issued until the last
moment, and consisted of a lot of odds and ends. The entire
issue was incomplete, and was the cause of much mortifica-tion
to the Medical Department, both at Morehead and at
Manassas. I hope this injustice will be speedily corrected.
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There are some necessary expenses connected with the
maintenance of the Medical Department, of which armory
rent and insurance are chief, for which no provision has been
made. I trust the next General Assembly will appropriate
for this purpose at least $100 for each of our detachments.
CAMP LEE.
Upon the arrival of the Hospital Corps of the First
Brigade at Cam]) Loo they immediately pitched the hospital
and dispensary tents, and put the hospital furniture and med-ical
supplies in place, and were ready to render efficient help
in case of need. A little later they pitched their own quar-ters
and entered upon their regular routine of camp life.
This consisted in (a) the attention to the sick, (b) the regu-lar
drill, (c) the school of the Hospital Corps.
The school was conducted by the medical officers ; each offi-cer
in turn lecturing the corps upon some appropriate subject,
and demonstrating the application of the first-aid dressings,
etc. These duties were performed each day, and at the close
of the Encampment the tentage, furniture, bedding, medical
supplies, instruments, surgical dressings and all the fixtures
belonging to each detachment were carefully cleaned and
packed. These outfits are kept in perfect order and ready
for instant use.
In my former reports I have spoken of this camp site as
almost faultless. Grounds of ample size for camp and pa-rade,
delightfully shaded by a magnificent grove of live oaks
and overlooking a beautiful sheet of water ; an unlimited sup-ply
of drinking water of excellent quality; exceptional bath-ing
facilities within a few yards; no objectionable marsh
near; perfect freedom from dust or mud; railroad through
the grounds ; quantities of excellent fish of great variety at
your door; good market for other food-stuffs near by. What
more could be desired ?
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Sick and wounded reports were carefully made, and are on
tile in this office. I will no1 include them in this report, but
will say that, with the exception of the unfortunate accident
at the bridge near Goldsboro, There was nothing of a serious
nature.
All the officers assigned to the brigade were present at
camp and performed their duties cheerfully and promptly.
FIELD MANEUVERS.
The First Infantry of the National Guard of <>ur State was
ordered to the Army Maneuvers near Thoroughfare, Va.
This regiment Avas accompanied by a full number of medi-cal
officers and a detachment of the Hospital Corps. Their
camp site Avas satisfactory, except for Avater supply, which
was indifferent and at times inadequate.
One medical officer and the detachment, with two litters,
and every man carrying his first-aid pouch, followed the
regiment closelv each day through all their marches and
engagements. They dressed eight actual wounds and carried
three of these men more than two miles on litters to the
nearest ambulance, to be transported to the field hospital.
The health of the command throughout was nearly perfect.
Xo serious sickness. Blistered feet was a general complaint
—a natural consequence of much marching and the use of
shoes ill-adapted to the purpose.
It is a noteworthy fact that the First North Carolina In-fantry
was the only regiment of State troops that sent in a
sick and wounded report. Let it also he recorded to the
credit of this detachment, that although it w^as ever present
on all marches, and although only two provisional companies
could be raised from the entire regiment for the review on
the last day of the maneuvers, that the Hospital Corps was
in line and performing its full duty until the last.
I am under great obligations to yourself and other officers
of the General Staff, and to the United States Army officer
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on duty with the North Carolina National Guard, for the
interest taken in the Medical Department and for many
courtesies shown me.
NOTICE.
No changes have occurred in the list of officers of the
Medical Department during the year. The roster is exactly
the same as that appearing in the Adjutant General's report
of 1903.
I have the honor to he, sir,
Very respectfully,
Robert S. Young,
Surgeon General.
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REPORT OF COMMISSARY GENERAL.
State of North Carolina,
Office of Commissary General of Subsistence,
Rtjtherfordton, December 1, 1904.
General B. S. Royster,
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. ('.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit the following report of
the work of this department for the year ending November
30, 1904:
In obedience to General Orders, No. 21, I proceeded to
Morehead City on the 8th of August, 1904, arriving there on
August 9th, for the purpose of assisting the Quartermaster
General in issuing rations to the troops at the Annual En-campment,
which was held from August 10th to August 19th,
inclusive. In this work T was ably assisted by Lieutenanl
Colonel Wescott Roberson and Major Staples Fuller, Assist-ant
Commissaries General. The rations were purchased by
the Quartermaster General and were issued by this depart-ment
to the Brigade Commissary and by the Brigade Com-missary
to the Regimental Commissaries, who in turn issued
them to the Battalion Commissaries, and they in turn issued
them to each Company Quartermaster.
The same crude methods of issuing rations were employed
this year that were employed last year, and the same troubles
were experienced in preserving and issuing the rations. It
occurs to me that the recommendations made by me in my
last annual report are the only recommendations 1 have to
make for this department, and until those, or similar recom-mendations,
are adopted much inconvenience to the troops,
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not to mention the danger to health, will be experienced at
each recurring encampment.
To Lieutenant Colonel Wescott Roberson and Major Sta-ples
Fuller, Assistant Commissaries General, the officers of
the ISTational Guard, Brigadier General J. F. Armfield,
Brigade Commissary R. P. Hackney, the members of the
General Staff, I acknowledge my obligations for their assist-ance
and kindness.
Respectfully submitted,
Solomon Gallert,
Commissary General of Subsistence.
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REPORT OF PAYMASTER GENERAL.
ANNUAL REPORT OF WALKER TAYLOR. PAYMASTER
GENERAL, N. C. N. G., 1904.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand at last report $ 6,253.42
State appropriation, 1904 16,000.00
$22,253.42
DISBURSEMENTS.
Company appropriations $ 9,925.00
Brigade and regimental 750.00
Adjutant General 1,961.88
Inspector General 1.25
Paymaster General 499.98
Quartermaster General 660.11
Encampment expenses 1,503.11
Miscellaneous expenses 25.00
Balance on hand December 31, 1904 6,927.09
$22,253.42
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REPORT OF CHIEF ENGINEER.
State of North Carolina,
Office of Chief of Engineers N. C. N. G.,
Durham, November 22, 1904.
General B. S. Royster,
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit my annual report. In
compliance with General Orders, No. —, C. S. A. G. O., I
proceeded with my department to Morehead City, N. C, and
began the work of laying' out the camp for the Second and
Third Regiments. This camp (Camp Lee) was situated on
the A. and N. C. R. R., about two miles west of Morehead
City. The Third Regiment had a splendid camp, but the
ground on which the Second Regiment was located, not being
in grass, proved quite sandy and interfered to some extent
with the comfort of the men.
The drill ground was well located and ample for the two
regiments and the battery. I find there is a large tract of
open land near Morehead City which could be put in fine
shape for a camp for the entire brigade. This department
was informed that this land belonged to the Morehead estate,
and could be leased for a term of years, and that the city of
Morehead would keep it in good shape for camp if it is made
permanent. Blue-prints of Camp Lee were furnished your
office, the colonels of the regiments and to the Quartermas-ter
Department.
Respectfully submitted,
J. C. Michie,
Colonel and chief of Engineers X. ('. X. G.
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REPORT OF JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL.
State of North Carolina,
Judge Advocate General's Office,
Wayxesvii.lk. December 1, 1904.
To General B. S. Royster.,
Adjutant General of North Carol inn,
Raleigh, X. C.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit herewith the annual
report of my department for the year ending December 1,
1904.
During the year several questions involving a construction
of the military laws of the State have been submitted to me
by officers of the National Guard of the State, all of which
have received my due consideration, and prompt replies were
sent, giving my opinion as to the law in each instance.
I am gratified very much to know that the recommenda-tion
in my annual report of 1903, suggesting that a board of
officers be appointed to prepare a Military Code for the Na-tional
Guard of the State, has been followed, in that such a
board has been appointed to do said work, which for some
time has been so badly needed.
I have the honor to further recommend that the board.
which has been already appointed and which now has the mat-ter
in charge, not only prepare regulations governing the Na-tional
Guard, but that it prepare a bill and endeavor to have
it introduced in the next Legislature to the end that it be
enacted into law, directly repealing the present impractica-ble
laws on our statute books which are supposed to govern
the militia of the State, but are in fact so vague that the
officers and men do not understand them. What we need is
a good wholesome law that will suit conditions at the presenl
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time in this State, and if this committee which has been
already appointed will prepare such a bill and secure its
enactment into law, it is my opinion that the military branch
of our State government will be greatly improved.
At the Encampment of the Second and Third Infantry,
which was held at Morehead City during the month of
August this year, I was gratified to note the improvement in
the discipline and efficiency of the men, who deserve great
credit for their efforts in the interest of good government in
the State
Respectfully submitted,
W. J. Hannah.,
Colonel dud Judge Advocate General.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SMALL ARMS
PRACTICE.
Office of [nspectob of Small Arms Practice,
Ltjmbee Bridge, X. C, December 1, 1904.
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Dear Sik:—T have the honor to submit my report for the
year ending November 30, 1904.
The only rilie practice had by the Guard this year was by
only a few companies at their home ranges, no report of
which was made to this office, as it was of a local nature.
Past experience has demonstrated the fact that rifle practice
• luring the annual encampments has always proved to be
practically a failure, on account of crowding in such a multi-plicity
of other duties in such a short space of time; there-fore
no practice was attempted at the encampment this year.
J was present at the encampment of the Second and Third
Regiments near Morehead City last August, and had a spe-cial
meeting with the officers of each regiment. I was
pleased to note the presence of the Brigade and each of the
three Regimental Inspectors of Small Arms Practice. I was
gratified to note the interest manifested in this very impor-tant
but too much neglected part of the service. All seemed to
realize that the best soldiers are those who know how to
handle the rifle and shoot to best advantage when ordered
to do so. This condition can only be obtained by instruc-tion
and practice. Gallery practice is good, so far as it goes,
but l)est results are obtained by outdoor ranges. The time
is ripe for the establishment of a permanent range for each
of the three regiments. For the First Regiment, say at or
near Salisbury or Statesville. For the Third Regiment,
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Greensboro or Durham. For the Second Regiment, Golds-boro
or Wilson. These places are only suggestions. Many
towns would be willing to contribute liberally to the expense
of a range near by. To obtain the best results all the troops
should be required to spend not less than three days on their
ranges. A prize should be provided for the battalion and
regiment making highest score. At the close of the practice
have a contest between company, battalion and regimental
teams for suitable prizes.
In compliance with the expressed wish of the officers in
the meeting, during the encampment, I directed the Quarter-master
General to make requisition for an ample supply of
everything necessary for gallery and range practice. Also a
supply of ammunition for gallery and field ranges. I was
informed that the requisition was promptly forwarded, but
I have not yet been advised of the receipt of the supplies.
In conclusion, I beg to urge that steps be taken at once to
locate and prepare suitable ranges for the gratification,
instruction and practice of the troops in this highly impor-tant
but too much neglected part of the service.
I hereby tender my thanks to many of the officers and men
of the Guard for their cordial support and hearty co-opera-tion
in the work of my department.
Respectfully,
S. J. Cobb,
Colonel and Inspector of Small Arms Practice.
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REPORT OF BRIGADIER GENERAL CARLE A.
-WOODRUFF.
Raleigh, X. C, December 1, 1904.
To the Adjutant General,
State of North Carolina.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit the following report:
December 31, 1903, I received a copy of paragraph 1, Spe-cial
Orders, No. 114, War Department, Washington, Decem-ber
29, 1903, assigning me to duty with the National Guard
of the State of North Carolina, and on said date I reported
to the Governor as therein directed.
January 2, 1904, General Orders, Xo. 1, Adjutant Gen-eral's
Office, State, was issued, informing the Guard through-out
the State of my detail.
January 13, 11)04, I received authority from the Adjutant
General of the Army to make use of the penalty envelope in
official communications with the Guard of the State, and
when a reply was required, to enclose an addressed envelope.
1 have during the year freely made use of this privilege in
transmitting the General Orders of the War Department,
and in the distribution of the authorized text-books.
March 12, 1904, I received paragraph 2, Special Orders,
No. 1G, Headquarters Atlantic Division, New York City,
dated March 9, 1904, detailing me to inspect the organized
militia of the State under section 14 of the Military Act,
approved January 21, 1903. I began this inspection March
14, 1904, accompanied by Colonel T. H. Bain, Inspector
General of the State, and completed same on April 28, 1904.
Reports of inspection of the respective organizations, includ-ing
the ordnance property pertaining to each, were made on
blanks furnished by the War Department. Attached herewith,
marked "A," is a copy of my letter transmitting the above-
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named reports to the Headquarters of the Atlantic Division.
Extracts from said reports, showing deficiencies of clothing
and equipment, etc., have been furnished you by the War
Department.
June 1, 1904, General Orders, No. 12, Adjutant General's
Office, State, was issued, adopting the suggestions of the War
Department and approved by the Secretary of War, regard-ing
the physical examination of recruits. This order not
having been complied with by the majority of the officers of
the Guard, General Orders, Xo. 24, Adjutant General's
Office, State, dated October 1, 1904, was issued. Even this
last-named order is not being complied with, to the letter.
It is therefore recommended that colonels be ordered not to
forward to the Adjutant General's Office any enlistment not
made in accordance with General Orders, Xos. 12 and 24, or
with the authorized enlistment blank.
July 2, 1904, General Orders, No. 17, Adjutant General's
Office, State, was issued adopting "Special Course C, Small
Arms Firing Regulations, for the use of the Organized Mili-tia
or National Guard," for the government of the Guard of
this State in their target practice. In June of this year
copies of "Firing Regulations for Small Arms, 1904," were
distributed to all companies and to all officers interested.
The roster of the National Guard of the State reports a
Colonel and a Major, Inspectors of Small Arms Practice,
and three Captains, Regimental Inspectors of Small Arms
Practice, but to date there is nothing in the office of the
Adjutant General to show that any effort has been made by
any of these officers to improve the Guard in this very im-portant
duty. 1 recommend that this matter be given the
consideration that it deserves, that one drill of each month
be devoted entirely to instruction in the armory in the pre-liminary
drills for the rifle, shooting drills, position and aim-ing
drills, and, where it is practicable, to have gallery and
outdoor target practice. Target ranges are needed ; there
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should l)f one for each regiment, conveniently located, so
thai companies could go into camp upon the range for a few
davs each year, putting into practice the preliminary and
other instruction received in the armory. The instruction
upon the range should be supervised by the Regimental
[nspectors of Small Arms Practice. Ef this is not practicable,
then the office should be abolished.
July 3, 1904, I received a letter from the office of the
Military Secretary, Washington, dated -Inly 2, 1904, asking
"If the Governor desired that I attend the State Encamp-ment
or the combined maneuvers," and sue'ffesting that appli-cation
be made by the Governor for my detail. Attached,
marked "*I>." is a copy of the reply to the Governor's applica-tion.
The annual encampment was held near Morehead City,
X. C, August 10 to 19, inclusive, the Second and Third
Infantry and Battery A, X. (
'. X. G., participating. I was
present during the entire encampment, visiting camp daily,
though I made no formal inspection.
The cam]) ground, in my estimation, was an ideal one, the
greatest advantage being the still-water bathing in the sound,
only a few yards in rear of the camp, where the beach
and the water were clean at all stages of the tide. I witnessed
guard mountings of both regiments on several occasions, and
noted marked improvement before the week ended. The
brigade reviews were good from the beginning, but very
great improvement was made before the camp terminated.
The discipline of the cam]) was quite good; about the
only criticism I would make being the neglect of many of the
enlisted men to extend proper courtesies to officers, both in
and out of camp. There was not sufficient dignity on the
part of officers, both officers and enlisted men appearing at
the Atlantic Hotel, ]\Iorehead City, in the presence of the
guests of the hotel in their shirt sleeves or with coats unbut-toned,
at all hours of the day or night.
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Too great a variety of uniforms were worn by officers and
men. Officers and men were not sufficiently employed dur-ing
the day.
During- the early part of September I was present at the
combined maneuvers of the National Guard and United
States Army at Manassas, Va. The First Infantry N". C.
1ST. G. participated in these maneuvers.
I saw the regiment on its arrival, watching it closely,
marching from the railroad to its camp ; it presented a fine
appearance, notwithstanding the fact that it was on the train
many hours over the schedule time of arrival. I afterwards
visited the regiment in cam]), and saw it several times dur-ing
the maneuvers; it showed up creditably. The regiment
was assigned to the First Brigade, Second Division, and
for three consecutive days this brigade constituted the re-serve
of its division, necessitating much marching. So
much foot-work was required during the four days of maneu-vering
that this regiment and several others were unable to
take part in the review on the last day. This was a great
disappointment to the regiment (the First North Carolina),
and it certainly was to me, as I wished to see how the regi-ment
would appear with regiments from other States having
greater advantages. In my opinion the combined maneu-vers
were a great success, a great school, and I dare say the
First Infantry X. C. N". G. would rejoice in having the same
opportunity for practical instruction extended to them each
year.
After my return from the encampment at Morehead I
learned that one or more companies took substitutes to camp,
that is, men not regularly enlisted. The records in the office
of the Adjutant General of the State show that one company,
within a very short period after the encampment, had some
thirty men discharged, viz., September 14th, eighteen men
discharged; October 5th, two men discharged, and October
12th, twelve men��a total of thirty-two enlisted men. Of this
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number two were enlisted in May, 1904, two in Juno and
thirteen in July, only ;i month before the encampment. If
these practices are t<> continue year after year the object of the
act of Congress, approved January 21, L903, known as the
"Dick Bill," can never be accomplished.
Very respectfully,
Carle A. Woodruff,
Brigadier General U. 8. Army, Retired.
I Two enclosures).
"A."
Raleigh. N. C, May 7. 1904.
To the Adjutant General,
Headquarters the Atlantic Division,
Governor's Island, New York City.
Sir:—In compliance with paragraph 2. Special Orders No. 16,
Headquarters the Atlantic Division. Governor's Island, New York
City. March !>, 1904, I have the honor to transmit herewith inspection
reports of the different organizations of the National Guard of the
State of North Carolina.
Accompanied by Colonel T. II. Bain, Inspector General of the State,
inspections were commenced March 14. 1904. and completed April 28,
1!)(I4.
The original schedule was adhered to as far as practicable. An
itinerary showing exact dates of inspection as made is attached
hereto.
I also enclose consolidated ordnance returns for each regiment;
also a return of ordnance stores of Battery A.
I found the material of which the Guard is composed good, of
good average height and. as far as I could see. physically up to the
requirements. The companies are fairly well drilled; the manual of
arms very good. It would seem that more attention is given to the
manual than to other portions of the drill regulations. No setting-up
drill or calisthenics appears to he given, and no attention to
instruction in aiming and pointing drills. Very little attention is
given to extended order movements. Discipline of the Guard is only
fair, but the men are of good general character and of good intelli-gence,
and if properly instructed on this subject great improvement
would undoubtedly follow.
Officers do not understand the importance of keeping records.
Very few could give the date of last annual inspection or the average
strength at that time. In each case I obtained this information
from the reports of Major John Newton, Sixteenth Infantry. Neither
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could the captains in many instances furnish me with the number
gained and lost since last inspection. In many cases I have been
compelled to omit this information, as I could not obtain it by per-sonal
examination of company descriptive books, they being so im-perfectly
kept; neither have I been aide to obtain it by an examina-tion
of the records of the Adjutant General's office since my return.
I found also that officers do not appreciate the importance of the
responsibility of public property. In some cases clothing is not taken
proper care of, enlisted men being permitted to wear uniform clothing
outside of their armories. Each company of infantry in the State
lias been issued three (.".) revolvers for use of its officers. I found in
two companies only one ( 1 I revolver on hand and in many companies
only two (12) revolvers on hand. In every case where there wa.s a
shortage the captains could not account for the loss. In my opinion,
proceedings should be instituted against all such officers for the
recovery of the lost revolvers or the money value thereof. I recom-mend
that all revolvers now in the possession of companies be turned
in, and that none hereafter be issued. Regarding the battery, I
would state that it is in no sense a light battery of artillery, and I
fail to see how it is of any use to the State. In my opinion one
Gatling gun, calibre 30, issued to each regiment woidd till all re-quirements.
A medical department was ordered by General Orders No. 16, State.
dated July 13, 1903. In my inspection I failed to find any evidence
of a medical department. A few medical officers and one hospital
steward reported to me at various points during the inspection, and
I have accounted for them on the summary of attendance of each
regiment. The Surgeon General of the State resides at Concord,
and, though notified by Colonel Bain when we would visit that place,
failed to present himself.
There is no Signal Corps and no signal instruction is given, so far
as I could ascertain.
There is a Brigadier Commander and quite a Brigade Staff, but I
only had the pleasure of meeting the Brigadier General, saw none
of the staff, and no return of staff officers was rendered.
A copy of the Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the
State, for 1903, also copies of General Orders 2. 3 and 5, Adjutant
General's Office, current year, are enclosed herewith.
Very respectfully.
CARLE A. WOODRUFF,
Brigadier General, f". S. Army, Retired. Inspector.
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War Department,
The Military Secretary's Office,
Washington, July 15, 1904.
Hon. Charles B. Atcock,
Governor of North Carolina.
Raleigh, North Carolina.
Sir:—1 have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter
of the 7th instant, in which you request that Brigadier General Carle
A. Woodruff. U. S. Army, retired, be directed to attend the State
encampment, August 9th to 19th, inclusive, at Morehead City, and
the Manassas maneuvers in September, and replying thereto, the
Acting Chief of Staff directs me to inform you that the journey of
General Woodruff to the State encampment at Morehead City is not
deemed to be a proper charge against the appropriations for mileage
or transportation of the Army, and the orders requested cannot
therefore be issued. With respect to the request that General Wood-ruff
be ordered to Manassas. Virginia, there is no objection to General
Woodruff's accompanying the North Carolina troops to and from the
maneuvers, but orders covering the journey, other than those issued
for the transportation of the troops, are not necessary.
Very respectfully,
F. C. AINSWORTII,
The Military Secretary.
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REPORT OF THE BRIGADIER GENERAL.
Headquarters First Brigade X. 0. X. G.,
Statesyille, X. G, December 1, 1904.
Adjutant General of North Caijoli.xa.
Raleigh, X. C.
Sir:���I have the honor to make report of the First Brigade
for the year 1904. The brigade, as constituted, consists of
the following troops: 3 Regiments of Infantry, 12 companies
and a band each; 1 Battery of Light Artillery; 4 Divisions
of Naval Reserves, and a medical staff assigned, when
needed, by the Surgeon General, and a Hospital Corps, with
strength as follows, as reported by commanding officers in
last reports
:
Enlisted
Brigade, Field and Staff Officers 10. Men.
1st Regt, I nft. Field and Staff 10. Line Officers, 34 588
2d Regt, Inft, Field and Staff 17. Line Offieers. 36 538
3d Regt. Inft, Field and Staff 14. Line Officers. 30 536
Naval Reserves, Field and Staff 13. Line officers. 12 ISO
Battery A . . Line Officers. :; 55
Total 70. 121 1,897
During the year the three regiments of infantry have
been furnished the "Krag-Jorgensen" rifle by the General
Government in exchange for the "Springfield" rifle, which
increases the effectiveness of these troops very much. The
Battery is supplied with one Gatling and two Colt rapid tire
and one Hotchkiss gun, all mounted on carriages. The equip-ment
of these troops consists of regulation Webb cartridge
belt, haversack, canteen, meat-can, knife, fork, spoon. The
uniform consists of one blue uniform and one khaki uniform.
Blankets sufficient t<> supply the troops are kept in the arsenal
at Raleigh. One rojdment has the field shelter tent.
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The troops have been called upon to aid the civil power
<luring the year, bu1 in each instance have been ordered to the
duty directly by the Adjutant General, and have made report
of such service to that office.
Field instruction was given to the Second and Third Regi-ments,
Battery A and Eospital Corps at a ten days' encamp-ment
near Morehead City in August, and to the First Regi-ment
at the maneuvers at Manassas, Va., for seven days in
September. Being in command of the camp at Morehead
City, I make the following report:
In pursuance of General Orders, No. 21, A. G. O., Raleigh,
\. C. duly 14, 1904, the Second and Third Regiments of
Infantry, Battery A Light Artillery and Hospital Corps
mobilized near Morehead City on August 10, the troops
all arriving in camp late in the afternoon of that day; the
last detachment arriving at 8:30 that night, and reported the
following strength:
Brigade, Field and Staff 7. Enlisted men
I'd Regt., Inft.. Field. Staff & Line 47. Enlisted men 513
3d Regt.. Inft.. Field. Staff & Line 48. Enlisted men 480
Battery A •"'•. Enlisted men .... 44
Medical Officers 7. Hospital Corps ... 24
112 1,061
Camp was pitched along the sound and railroad two and
a half mile- west of Morehead City, and was convenient and
accessible both by rail and water. The camp had been pre-viously
laid out by the Chief of Engineers, Colonel Miclrie,
and established by Lieutenant Colonel Gary of the Quarter-master's
Department, and was as well arranged as it could
possibly he, considering the ground available. Being so close
to the sound, bathing facilities were excellent. An ample
supply of good water was secured by numerous driven wells
located throughout camp and a large spring in the center of
cam]), which was sufficient of itself to furnish the water.
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Large mess-halls, covered with plank, with tables and seats
and a small kitchen and field oven, with utensils, placed in
the rear of the same, were arranged for each detachment.
The corral and sinks necessarily had to be placed some dis-tance
from camp, owing to lack of ground available at the
time, but were later moved to more convenient places.
The main drill ground consisted of a field of twenty acres
opposite and near camp, nearly square in shape and large
enough for maneuvering the whole command in close order,
or one regiment in' extended order; and another field of the
same size, and about three hundred yards east of camp,
which one regiment used for the practice of extended order.
The ground beyond camp, and towards Morehead City, is
covered with a growth of small bushes and grass, the bushes
ranging from waist high to twenty feet ; some places very
thick, but in others sparse. Troops could, and did, maneuver
over this ground in executing a more extended drill which
was ordered. Everything considered, I think this location
about as desirable for a camp for this number of men as
could be found.
During the first day or so of camp it was difficult to have
an order obeyed promptly. Most of the troops were inexpe-rienced
as to camp duties. Guard duty was very imperfectly
performed. All this, seemingly, was caused by lack of op-portunity
for practice, for in no instance was a lack of energy
or unwillingness shown. From day to day a very marked im-provement
was observed in drill, discipline and everything
else that goes to make a soldier. Towards the close of
camp guard duty was being done very creditably. All duty
calls were being swiftly obeyed. Extended order by battal-ion
and regiment could be executed, and the brigade formed
and maneuvered through several formations. All of this
was done and well done, through the faithful work of all
officers and men connected with the camp.
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The sanitary condition of the camp, after being cleaned
the second day, was good. It was thoroughly cleaned and
kept so by frequent inspections by regimental commandants,
inspecting officers and surgeons. The sick were few—not
more than thirteen reported as sick any one day, and all of a
minor nature. Ten times this number could have been
attended to by the surgeons and hospital men. This branch
of the service was most efficient.
The following is the morning report of the last clay of
camp:
Brigade, Field and Staff 7. Enlisted men
I'd Regt, Inft. Field and Staff 51. Enlisted men ",11
3d Regt., Inft. Field and Staff 52. Enlisted men 509
(Battery A. attached).
.Medical Dept. and Hospital Corps.... 7. Enlisted men .... 24
Total officers present for duty. . . .117. Enlisted men .... 1,044
Sick < ifficers 1. Enlisted men .... 5
The Inspector General visited and inspected the camp on
the 14th. The Governor and Commander in Chief, with
his staff, visited the camp on the 16th, and at 6:15 P. M. the
same afternoon reviewed the troops, which were formed in
line of masses and marched past in the following order:
Third Regiment Infantry, Second Regiment Infantry, two
Divisions Xaval Reserves, Hospital Corps Detachment and
Battery A. The commanding officer of the ISTaval Brigade,
with his staff, visited camp on the 16th, bringing the ISTew
Bern and Bean fort Divisions of Naval Brigade, which par-ticipated
and formed part of the command in the review by
the Governor that afternoon. The Adjutant General, with
staff, established headquarters near camp, and was helpful to
the command on several occasions. The Quartermaster Gen-eral,
with aids, established an office in camp. This officer,
as disbursing officer, furnished subsistence, arranged trans-portation
and paid the troops. The Commissary General
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was present, aiding in the distribution of subsistence. The
Inspector of Small Arms Practice, Colonel Cobb, was pres-ent
throughout the encampment, and gave useful instruc-tion.
General Carle A. Woodruff, detailed with the North
Carolina National Guard, visited cam]) on several occasions,
and, though not in an official capacity, greatly assisted us
with his valuable advice. The Surgeon General, Colonel
Robert S. Young, visited and remained in camp one day,
overlooking the Medical Department and the sanitary ar-rangement
of the camp. To all of these officers I wish to ex-press
the appreciation of the brigade for their services on
this occasion, and also to Colonel Bryan, President of the
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad, and Mr. Cooke, the
hotel proprietor, for their many courtesies extended the com-mand.
From the view-point of hard work done and results
achieved, this encampment was most satisfactory, officers and
men showing a willingness throughout that was most gratify-ing.
Early on the morning of the 19th camp was struck
and troops proceeded to home stations, a battalion each on
different trains, the last sections leaving at 9 A. M. A casu-alty
occurred on one section by the killing of two men of
Company A, Third Regiment, near Goldsboro. A report of
this sad accident was forwarded your office from the com-manding
officer of the troops of that train soon thereafter.
The following is a list of duty calls observed while in
cam]):
The first call for revielle r> :20 A. M.
Revielle 5 :30 A. M.
Assembly 5 :45 A. M.
Mess 6:30 A. M.
Fatigue 7 :00 A. M.
Sick call 7 :05 A. M.
Drill 7 :30 A. M.
Assembly 7:40 A.M.
First call for guard mount 9:45 A. M.
Assembly 9 :55 A. M.
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Adjutant's call 10:05 A. M.
.Mess 12:61) M.
Officers' school 1 :<"> P. M.
Non-commissioned officers' school 1 '.60 P. M.
Drill call 4:00 P. M.
Assembly 4:10 P. M.
Recall 5:00 P. M-First
call for parade 5 :30 P. M.
Assembly 5 :45 P. M.
Adjutant's call 6:00 P. M.
Parade 6:15 P. M.
Mess 7 :00 P. M,
Tattoo 9 :45 P. M.
Taps 10:00 P. M.
The enlistment of the private soldier in the Guard is for
three years, but I judge the average time served is about one
year—am sure the membership in some of the companies
changes completely in that time. This is bad for the service,
and should be remedied before we can hope to have a uni-formly
well-disciplined body of men. X<> systemized method'
of target practice by the troops has been attempted, owing
to a lack of any fund available for the purpose. The regula-tions
governing the Guard have been amended so often by
order, leaving the present copies in the hands of the troops
incomplete in many respects, new copies, with the necessary
changes and additions, should be printed and furnished offi-cers
and men. Provision should be made for the pay of
officers while serving on courts-martial. Inspections of the
different companies and detachments by a general inspecting
officer should be made at their respective posts at times other
than the one animal inspection, and when deemed necessary.
This would tend to keep up the standard of efficiency of the
command in every respect.
As to the reported misbehavior of the troops of the First
Regiment at Reidsville, North Carolina, on return from the
Manassas Encampment in September, will state that as early
as brought to the attention of these headquarters the com-manding
officer of that regiment was directed to make inves-
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tigation and, if true, to prefer charges and specifications
against the offenders and forward the same to these head-quarters.
The commanding officer of that regiment reports
that he had already instituted the inquiry. He has not re-ported
result as yet.
I consider the efficiency of the troops steadily improving.
Sir, I have the honor to be,
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
Joseph F. Armfield,
Brigadier General N. G. N. G.
Ad. 1 1 tax t General.
REPORT OF THE COMMANDER OF THE NAVAL
BRIGADE.
New Bern, X. ('.. January 2, L905.
(il'X ERAL B. S. RoYSTERj
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, X. C.
Dear Sir :—I have the honor to submit herewith my report
for the year. The growth and usefulness of this branch of the
Guard has not materially advanced during the year, because
its needs have not met with any consideration by the com-manding
officers of the Guard. After being advised to make
the necessary arrangements for a cruise, co-operating with the
Guard at its brigade encampment, at the last minute these
negotiations were dismissed with a promise to the brigade of
a practice cruise during the month of September. This
promise, as were the other directions, being soon forgotten,
consequently the usefulness and enthusiasm of the various
divisions has been materially hampered. This, notwith-standing
that the United States Xaval Department offered
to the State the use of both the IT. S. S. Yankton and Hornet.
The usefulness and efficiency of the Xaval Brigade can
only be maintained by an annual cruise, where seamanship,
gun-drill and target-practice can be had. The divisions get
plenty of infantry and field artillery drill at their various
ports; the dominant feature of the brigade—seamanship
—
they are left to imbibe by inspiration.
The State has not given the brigade a practice cruise since
its organization; in fact, has treated it almost with contempt,
the officers and seamen having to individually bear all the ex-penses
incident to the cruises, three in number, which it has
had in twelve years.
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The Wilmington Division, Lieutenant H. M. Chase com-manding,
"was placed under orders once during the year, this
command being the only one called upon for service.
I have to recommend that an effort be made to secure a
ship from the U. S. Government, to be stationed at a porl to
be designated, to be used as a drill ship by the brigade.
That the various divisions be furnished with two suits of
clothing (white and blue muster).
That the necessary moneys be set aside for a practice cruise
each year.
That bugles be furnished each division from the supply on
hand and not in use in the State Arsenal.
That the incoming Legislature be requested to turn over
the oyster patrol steamer "Lillie," which has been lying idle
for several years, not suiting the oyster patrol, to the Naval
Brigade for an auxiliary practice ship, her maintenance to
be assumed by the State.
That this branch of the Guard be given more consideration
and attention.
I have the honor to be,
Tom C. Daniels,
Captain Commanding Xanil Brigade X. ('. X. G.
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REPORT OF COLONEL OF FIRST IXFAXTRY.
Headquarters First X. 0. Infantry,
Charlotte, X. C, December 1, 1904.
The Adjutant General,
State of North < 'arolina.
Sir:—I have the honor herewith to submit my annual re-port
for 1904.
The First Regimenl of Infantry consists of the required
complement of field and staff officers, twelve companies, and
a band, the whole aggregating fifty-one officers and five hun-dred
and ninety-one enlisted men, the companies being lo-cated
respectively at Hickory, Salisbury, Winston, Charlotte,
Statesville, Asheville, Shelby, Waynesville, Mount Airy, Con-cord
and Lexington, and the band at Asheville. All the com-panies
are properly and fully uniformed, armed and equipped
for service, being provided with both the cotton khaki uni-form
for summer and the blue for winter use.
Each company has also been furnished with blankets and
mess outfits, and the usual articles necessary for living in
camp, and if they had military overcoats the men would be
prepared to take the field on short notice. The arms supplied
are the Krag-Jorgensen 30-calibre rifles, with appropriate
side-arms and accoutrements. All the companies except one
have shelter tents, which are indispensable for active service.
The monthly inspections of the companies, required by law,
have for the most part come up to the prescribed standard,
only one falling behind in this particular. It is a matter of
complaint, however, that the reports of these inspections are
not sent in as promptly as the regulations provide, and some
remedy should be devised for this trouble.
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All the companies were inspected last April by General
Carle A. Woodruff, TL S. A., and Colonel T. H. Bain, State
Inspector General, the first-named officer acting under the
provisions of the National Militia Law. My information is
that these inspections were generally satisfactory, and met all
legal requirements. During the past year 1 have visited the
armories of all the companies except one, and found them in
as good condition as the resources of the companies permitted.
On the whole, I consider the regiment in much better con-dition
than it was twelve months ago, because its capacity for
real work has been tested and proved. The men have had an
experience that established the fact that sojourning in a camp
near a summer resort was quite different from service in the
field under the conditions incident to the practical work of sol-diers.
And this leads me to speak particularly of the encamp-ment
of the regiment in Virginia for the purpose of participa-ting
in the joint maneuvers of the Army and organized Mili-tia.
Pursuant to General Orders, Xo. 23, August 1, 1904,
from the Adjutant General's Office, the officers and men of the
regiment, together with a detachment of the Hospital Corps in
charge of Lieutenant Parks M. King, Assistant Surgeon, a
total in all of fifty-one officers and six hundred and nine men,
were entrained at the home stations on the afternoon of Sep-tember
3, and proceeded in two sections by the Southern
Railway to Maneuver Camp Xo. 2, near Thoroughfare, Va.,
which was reached in about twenty hours after many vexa-tions
delays. The detrainment was accomplished in a very
few minutes, and the regiment marched to the camp site,
about nine hundred yards from the railroad station. The
tents were pitched by the men, and the camp rendered habita-ble
as soon as practicable, and life in the field was taken up
without any hitch or friction. The site of the camp was Avell
chosen, in full view of the historically famous Thoroughfare
Gap and Bull Run Mountains, with an occasional glimpse of
the towering Blue Ridee in the far distance. There was an
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abundanl supply of fresh water, and proper sanitary arrange-ments
made to protect the health of the men.
On the morning of the 5th the camp was informally visited
by Genera] II. Q Corbin, U. S. A., in command of the Pro-visional
Corps, who pleasantly welcomed the officers and men
to the seme of operations. The afternoon of the same day
Genera] J. M. Lee, U. S. A., of the Brown Army, to whose
brigade the regiment had been assigned, visited and in-spected
the troops, and expressed himself as well pleased
with the appearance of the men and the camp.
The maneuvers commenced on the 6th, and at 3:30 that
morning the regiment marched out of camp, and joined the
brigade on the Thoroughfare pike, going in the direction of
Haymarket, and thence along the old Carolina road, where
it remained in reserve a few hours near Little Bull Run.
Later it marched several miles farther up the Carolina road,
and was ordered into action to support a battery near the
northern limits of the maneuver grounds. A good defensive
position was secured, and we arrived on the firing-line at a
very opportune moment to assist in effectually blocking a
movement of the Blue Army to turn the left flank of the
Brown forces.
About noon the regiment was transferred to the center of
the Brown defenses, but only the Second Battalion reached
the firing-line, the other two being deployed and held in re-serve.
The maneuvers for this day ended with the utter fail-ure
of the Blues to break through or flank the Brown lines.
The regiment was then taken to the position first occupied
in the morning, and went into bivouac for the night, with
only the stars for a canopy and mother earth for a couch. We
returned to camp at daylight the next morning, and after a
short respite again struck out under hurry orders for the
maneuver fields ; but with the exception of brisk "hiking"
the work of this day (7th) was restricted to re-inforcing at
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supposed weak places in the Brown lines. On the 8th the
regiment marched across the country between the Carolina
and Catharpin roads, north of the railroad, and towards the
Warrenton turnpike, and went into action for the purpose of
forcing the Blue line back cast of the Warrenton road. Owing
to the densely wooded character of the ground, the battalions
became too much divided for united action, but all contributed
to the success of the general movement of General Bell's
troops, who this day assumed the offensive. Upon the conclu-sion
of this maneuver General Lee's brigade, to which our
regiment was attached, went into bivouac on the edge of the
field whereon was fought the second battle of Manassas,
August, 1862. For this temporary cam]) the men had brought
along their shelter tents, and were enabled to make themselves
fairly comfortable for the night. The next morning, Septem-ber
9, the brigade quietly left bivouac at 3 :30, marched across
the old battle-field of precious memory, and formed line for
attack at daybreak, the First Regular infantry on the right,
the First North Carolina in the center, and the Second .Maine
on the left, the Second Texas being in reserve. Tn this order,
and deployed as skirmishers, we advanced towards where the
Blues were supposed to be awaiting us; but as it was after-wards
developed, our early and rapid movements took the
"enemy" by surprise, and we were on them before their camp-fires
were abandoned.
After crossing the Warrenton pike we dispersed a small
body of Blues supporting a section of artillery, the latter lim-bering
up and retreating without firing a shot. We continued
advancing, traversing the first Bull Run battle-field, and
passing by the famous Henry House. The Blues were found
some distance farther on, entrenched on a hill, which we
charged, while the First Regulars executed a successful flank
movement on our right, capturing everything that was in front
of us.
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With a shorl rest, and after our lines had been reformed,
avc again advanced, wading Bull Run, and attacked a Texas
regimenl of Blues both in front and on the lefl think, first cap-turing
a company of skirmishers in a corn-field covering the
t'nmt of the Texans.
This terminated the maneuvers, the umpires deciding that
we had broken through the center of the Blue line of defense,
and had therein' gained the advantage. Our success in this
maneuver, as well as that of our comrades in the other regi-ments,
was <lue to the fact that we started early, marched
rapidly, and when we did strike, struck with all our might.
It was a brilliant achievement, for which we received due
credit from our division commander, the able and gallant
General Bell.
At the (dose of this day's work the regiment was marched
back to camp near Thoroughfare, a distance of at least fifteen
miles, where the sight of the Paymaster and the clinking of
Uncle Sam's coin made the men forget, for a time at least,
their blistered and bruised feet, the result of the "hikes" they
had endured for four days almost without ceasing.
Saturday, the 10th, was given up mostly to rest, and on the
morning of the 11th the return trip was commenced, lint de-layed
by congested traffic.
The home stations were, however, reached safely on the
12th. without an accident of any kind. It is a noteworthy
fact that not a single man was injured in the slightest, either
going or returning, or on the long marches; and it is equally
remarkable that the few cases of sickness were almosl too
insignificant for record. The men worked hard and faith-fully,
and the field service was performed by both officers and
men in a manner altogether creditable, so much so as to re-ceive
the cordial commendation of the distinguished army
officers who commanded us from time to time. Both General
Bell and General Lee were kind and considerate to us in every
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way, and we felt it an honor to serve under their orders. They
recognized the fact that, we were at a disadvantage in doing
the work required of us, and whatever we accomplished was
due in no small measure to the patience and forbearance with
which they treated us.
Very respectfully,
Thomas R. Robertson,
Colonel First x. r. Infantry,
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REPOKT OF COLONEL SECOND I X KAXTIIV.
It i. \i)(>iai; i'i:i;s Skcoxd Regiment X. C. 1ST. G.,
Washington, X. ('.. November 26, 1904.
Adjutant General North Carolina,
Raleigh, X. G.
Sir :—In compliance with the law, I beg to transmit herein
my annual report for 1004.
Captain 4. Van E'. Metts, Adjutant, was detailed to accom-pany
Colonel Bain and General Woodruff in their tour of
inspection of the regiment at the home stations of the various
companies.
While there is good room for improvement, the conditions
existing were encouraging in the aggregate.
There have been fewer changes in the personnel of tin1 offi-cers
of the regiment during the past year than heretofore,
which is a most excellent omen, and 1 doubt not that succeed-ing
years will improve even this.
Pursuant to General Orders, No. 21, ( !. S. A. G. O., and
General Orders, No. 4, Headquarters First Brigade, the com-panies
comprising the Second Regiment began the movement
to camp on the morning of Angus! 10th. In company with
Captain E. M. Brown, Assistant Surgeon, I left my home
station at 8 A. M. on that date, together with Company G,
Captain R. R. Handy; at Parmele we were joined by Major
C. B. Elliott and Company I under command of Captain
R. X. Ilines; at Tarhoro Company A, Captain 4. W. Forbes,
joined us—traveling thence to Goldsboro ; picking up at Wil-son,
Major T. S. Pace and Company K, Captain R. S. Wil-kins;
Captain S. Cohen, Company D, and Captain George E.
Hood, Company E, there reporting, also Major G. B. Sellers,
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Captain G. L. Peterson, Company IT; the band having on-trained
at Rocky Mount.
This train reached camp about 5:15 P. M., finding there
Company B, Captain H. P. Harper, dr. On account of de-lay
on the part of S. A. L., Companies C, L, M and F did not
report until after nightfall. I found the camp pitched and
supper prepared for the men. The camp site was located just
east of the location occupied by the regiment last year, partly
on property that had been in cultivation this year, resulting
in some disadvantage at first. There was one tree in our
camp.
The soil was very sandy and had not a growth of grass like
that which covered the old site, this year occupied by the
Third Regiment.
The general health of the cam]) was good—excellent, in-deed-
-considering what obstacles the men insisted upon put-ting
in the way of securing good sanitary conditions.
The location of the sinks was unfortunate, in that it was
beyond the parade grounds and not generally used. The men
will not go far away���making use rather of the near-by
premises and the shore line. They also had access to the offi-cers'
sinks, which I did not prohibit for obvious reasons, until
I had secured permission from adjoining property owners to
erect new ones for them; this done, the nuisance was in a large
measure abated. In this particular most of our cam]) sites
are sadly defective. A ravine being next the railroad and
just outside the guard line, in which was n growth of weeds
which should have been removed, offered a temptation to
company cooks to dump kitchen waste, which lay beyond
the sense of sight until the sense of smell indicated its loca-tion.
The camp site was in nowise ideal, and if used for any
longer than ten days would, I fear, have brought into service
the medical department in full force1
. The improvement in
drill and general cam]) duties was wry gratifying, although
there is much yet to be accomplished.
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A large percentage of the officers and men had profited by
the encampmenl of lasl year. I think the percentage of green
men will diminish each year, provided proper care fs taken
in eliminating the unnecessary discomforts which have here-tofore
surrounded them.
When we realize that they arc what makes the G-uard, and
;ii the home station many of the privates arc the socia] equals
of the officers and \\*e<\ to as many comforts, my suggestion
may not be considered ill-timed.
Captain Foreman, Regimental Quartermaster, reports a
very efficient detail this year. This is a marked improve-ment
over previous occasions, and was a result of a direct ap-peal
from him to the various company commanders. I beg
to submit, if the preparation of the camp is to rest with Quar-termaster
General's Department alone, there will always be
very grave defects. As upon former occasions, I beg to re-quest
that the Regimental Quartermaster have entire charge
of the works of the Second Regiment cam]), drawing from
the Quartermaster's Department such tools and appurte-nances
as arc necessary, and that the Quartermaster's Depart-ment
furnish him with some good mechanics and extra labor-ers.
Four rakes, and part of them broken, arc not sufficient to
properly prepare grounds for five hundred men. The tentage
was not ample, a great many being crowded, beyond comfort.
No tent floors were provided, although an ample supply of
bay for bedding was. The supply of ice was not always
adequate.
The Commissary Department, while administered better
than last year, showed great room for improvement. The
supply was erratic in arrival and not always in the best state
of preservation. There was no provision made for the keep-ing
of meats and fish over night or during the day, on account
of no cold-storage arrangement. I bad been informed that
the A. and X. C. R. R. would provide this, but it was not
done.
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Meats of all kinds, having once been iced, are subject to
more rapid decay when removed therefrom than if they had
not been iced at all. This should be remedied. As has. been
ably expressed, "An army travels on its belly," and that is as
much a truism to-day as years ago when similar conditions
gave rise to the remark.
Whatever criticisms I offer are made with malice towards
none, but with an earnest and determined desire to eradicate
the evils which now beset us. It has been too much the
practice among us for the highest officials to do it all. This
relieves those lower in the scale of a responsibility which they
should bear, and deprives them of the experience they should
have. I think it not inopportune to say that whenever it be-came
necessary, in my judgment, to request attention on
the part of the department heads, I was accorded cheerful
consideration. The transportation of the troops was not made
with that dispatch which should obtain; this, I understand,
was the fault of the various railroads, and not the Quarter-master's
Department. The cars, some of them, were not fit
for the use to which they were put. The supply of ice and
water en route was entirely inadequate, especially on the-rmite
home. Repeated requests were made by me that this
deficiency be supplied, but not till reaching Goldsboro was
this complied with, and then, at my personal insistence, the
yard-master, by hiring a few negroes, aided by some of the
company cooks, replenished the tanks. My experience has
been that usually the railroad officials are content to do as
little as possible for the occupants of the troop trains. It
might be obviated if the officer highest in command with the
troops en route is vested with authority to enforce his re-quest,
and, this failing, his demand. This might well be
made known. The officers should and do have the interest and
com fort of their men at heart. Others should be compelled to
regard it, especially when the State pays for the transporta-tion
of its soldiers w\u\ is expecting to secure value received.
An.1 1 TA.vr General. 85
The State docs not intend to put upon her soldiers any unnec-essary
hardships, and, given the authority, the officers will
see her wishes carried out. The strength of the regiment, as
shown by the reporl for July, was as follows:
Company A 3 officers, 40 men.
Company B •"> officers, t.~> men.
( iompany C 3 officers, 39 men.
Company D 3 officers, -to men.
Company E •". officers, 50 men.
Company F 3 officers, 43 men.
Company G 3 officers. 40 men.
Company II 3 officers, 47 men.
Company I 3 officers, 51 men.
Company K 2 officers. 43 men.
( iompany L 3 officers, 41 men.
Company M 3 officers, 42 men.
Band 25 men.
Of these there reported at camp as follows
:
Company A 3 officers, 40 men.
Company B 3 officers, 42 men.
Company C 3 officers, 39 men.
Company D •"> officers. 40 men.
Company E 3 officers. 49 men.
Company F 3 officers, 30 men.
Company G 3 officers, 30 men.
Company II 3 officers, 45 men.
Company I 2 officers. 40 men.
Company K 3 officers. 37 men.
( Iompany L 3 officers, 40 men.
( iompany M 2 officers, .".4 men.
Band 25 men.
This is a very gratifying showing to the regimental com-ma
nder.
In my opinion this encampment just past was the hest in
my experience. For whatever of success we attained the offi-cers
and men deserve full credit, and I deem it a great
privilege and pleasure to command them. Not many moons
shall wane ere North Carolina can put into the field as well-disciplined
a body of troops as ever followed a leader.
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But once during the year was any part of the regiment
called upon to aid the civil authorities, this being Company
C of Wilmington. As was expected, they responded
promptly and gave evidence of their readiness to do their
duty, however disagreeable and dangerous, to uphold the maj-esty
of the law. At this time, being absent from the State on
leave, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas C. James was in command,
and has previously made report to your headquarters of the
occurrence. His report, a copy of which is herewith trans-mitted,
I beg that you accept as a part of this. ( See Exhibit
marked "A").
Thus far the companies of the regiment, with one excep-tion,
have not been able to have any target-practice at their
home stations, suitable ranges not being available, especially
for use with the ammunition as furnished. A good deal of
the effectiveness of the Guard is obstructed by this lack of
target-practice—a most essential part of a soldier's training.
The ammunition as at present furnished, by reason of its ex-treme
range, renders this function impossible.
This matter is well worth considering, and seriously. My
judgment is that the expenditure of sufficient funds to pro-vide
battalion ranges at some point equally accessible to each
company, payment of the men as for camp service, for a
period of at least two days in each year, would be a most
profitable investment. The obstacles which beset us are many,
the magnitude of the undertaking is great, and at times dis-couraging;
but with patient endurance, appreciating the ex-cellent
material with which we have to work—still in the
rough though it is—North Carolina's Militia can be placed
where her soldiers of other days have stood : the peers of any,
second to none.
Respectfully,
H. Churchill Bragaw,
Colonel Second Infantry X. C. N. G.
Al>. I QTANT ( i BN EEAL. 87
[EXHIBIT A. |
Wilmington, X. C, September 7. 1904.
General 1». S. Roysteb,
Adjutant General,
Raleigh, X. C.
Stu :—In compliance with Special Orders No. 47. received by tele-graph,
I ordered detail each from Co. <
'. Second Infantry, and Wil-mington
Division Naval Reserves, to hold themselves in readiness at
their respective Armories, on the afternoon of September 6th, lor
protection of prisoners from Bladen County, en route to Penitentiary
at Raleigh, X. C, for safe-keeping.
While we were not expecting the intense feeling and demonstra-tion
which was exhibited at the Atlantic Coast Line depot previous
to the departure of prisoners, yet we were taking all precautionary
measures to prevent, if possible, the violation of the law.
In obedience to his Excellency, the Commander In Chief, I placed
the Military at the disposal of Sheriff P. II. Steadman of New Hano-ver
County, and while the civil authorities ( including Sheriff Lyon
of Bladen County and his two deputies) stood manfully by their
prisoners and held the mob at hay. yet it was evident that unless
they received some assistance at once the prisoners would he taken'
from their custody. At this critical juncture, Captain W. F. Robert-son
of Co. C (who was acting in civil capacity as one of the Sheriff's
deputies) telephoned to Armory for detail of his company to come to

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Company, E—Leave Oxford 7:30 A. M.
Company E—Leave Henderson 8:25 A. M.
Company C—Leave Henderson 8:25 A. M.
Company F—Leave Franklinton S :.
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>!) A. M.
These companies leave Raleigh on Southern special 10:10 A. M.,
which arrives at Goldsboro 12 M., Morehead 4 1*. M.
S. A. L. AND A. C. I.. SPECIAL.
(Charlotte to Wilmington, New Bern and Morehead).
Leave Charlotte (3 A. M., arrive 'Wilmington 12 M.
Battery A—Leave Charlotte (i A. M.
Company M, Third Regiment—Leave Sanford 6 A. M.
Company M, Third Regiment—Leave Hamlet on this special, 7 :30
A. M.
Company M, Second Regiment—Leave Maxton S :50 A. M.
Company C—Leave "^Yilmington on this special over A. C. L., 12:30
P. M„ arrive New Bern 3 P. M., Morehead 4:30 P. M.
Return Movement—August 10, 1004.
Leave camp, A. C. L. specials, 6 A. M.
Application has been made for special civilian rate for families of
militiamen. Respectfully.
Francis A. Macon,
Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance.
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REPORT OF ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER
GENERAL.
Henderson, N. C, December 1, 1904.
Colonel Erancis A. Macon,
Quartermaster General,
North Carolina National Guard.
Henderson, N. C.
Dear Sir :—I respectfully submit herewith my report of
the Encampment at Morehead City during the past summer.
In compliance with General Orders, Xo. 21, and by your
command, I arrived at Morehead City, X. G, on July 20th
with a detail, and with Colonel Michie and the Engineer
Corps planned the gTounds for the ensuing Encampment.
The site selected by the committee was not as desirable
one as we afterwards succeeded in procuring from the par-ties
owning the land adjoining the old camp grounds, for, by
their kindness in tendering the use of the property, we could
combine the encampments of the entire troops together,
whereas they would have been separated over a half mile
apart; and by clearing eight and one-half acres of timbered
land we had ample room for the two regiments and the bat-tery
to perform all evolutions they desired.
The old mess-hall was used by the Third Regiment, and
we had to build a new one for the use of the Second Regi-ment
and the Battery. This we succeeded in finishing in
ample time, and also built a storage-room and several officers'
mess-halls.
On the arrival of the troops, on the 10th of August, there
was nothing left undone for their comfort and convenience
—
hay for bedding, ice and subsistence in ample quantities for
their immediate needs.
Adjutant General. 31
Oner or twice during the Encampmenl the contractor to
supply ice for the camp failed to make the delivery upon the
time agreed upon; this caused some temporary annoyance
which could not be avoided; otherwise I am not aware of any
complaint.
Upon breaking of the camp a car-load of equipage and
such necessary articles as were wanted were packed and
shipped via Greensboro for the use of the First Regiment,
which participated in the army maneuvers at Manassas in
September; the remainder was sent to Arsenal at Raleigh.
The new mess-hall at Morehead City is left in the care
of the owners of the land upon which it i£ built, they promis-ing
protection until it can be determined what to do with it.
To the Regimental Quartermasters, ( Japtains Foreman and
Loughlin, and to my assistants, Sergeants Currin and Pike,
I am indebted tor many kindnesses.
Respectfully submitted,
W. F. Gary,
Lieutenant Colonel ami Assistant Quartermaster General.
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EEPOKT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.
State of North Carolina.
Inspector General's Office,
Goldsboro, December 1, 1904.
General B. S. Royster,
Adjutant General North Carolina.
Sir :—In compliance with the regulations governing the
North Carolina National Guard, I have the honor to submit
herewith the report of my department for the year ending-
December 1, 1904.
In obedience to General Orders, No. 2, C. S. A. G. O., I
proceeded with the inspection of the Guard, beginning with
Company C, stationed at Wilmington, INT. C, and finishing
with the Windsor Division Naval Reserves, stationed at
Windsor, N. C.
I had the pleasure of having with me during the inspec-tion
of three regiments of infantry and Battery, Brigadier
General C. A. Woodruff, U. S. A., retired, making the in-spection
for the United States, as required under the provis-ions
-of the "Dick Bill."
Reports in detail of inspection have already been for-warded
to your department. The following table shows the
result of inspection, giving number of muster-roll present and
absent, and per cent, of attendance at inspection.
A.DJ QTANT ( J i:\ERAL. 33
FIRST REGIMENT OF INFANTRY, CHARLOTTE, N.
Colonel T. R. Robertson, Commanding.
C.
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
M
Band
Station.
Fayetteville
Salisbury
Winston
Charlotte
Statesville
Asheville
Shelby
Waynesville
Mount Airy
Asheville
Concord
Lexington
Asheville
Field and Staff-
Total
o c
C o
o a
558
0hS
c *
0h
crowded in to save room. The sinks, after some changes, were
made so as to answer the purpose, but for a camp 01 long dura-tion
would not have been suitable. They were fairly policed.
With the exception of some trash and kitchen refuse thrown
just outside the guard line, the camp was the cleanest T have
ever seen at any Encampment. T was agreeably impressed
with efforts made to keep the company streets in order.
DISCIPLINE.
I regret to say that very little improvement seems to have
been made in discipline. This may be due to the constant
changes taking place in the Guard. Very few enlisted men
saluted the sentinels. When they did so, in most instances, an
incorrect salute was given. This may be due to the fact that
officers do not give the enlisted men necessary instructions at
the home station.
SANITATION.
In this important part of cam]) life the enlisted men seem
to be entirely ignorant of the importance of sanitation. In
removing garbage, just so it is gotten outside of the guard
lines they think sufficient, and in rear of the tents seems to
be a favorite place for getting rid of watermelon rinds or any
kind of refuse.
More attention was paid to looking after this matter at this
cam]) than heretofore, and there was an improvement over
the other camps. The Medical Department was very active
in looking after the condition of the company kitchens, etc.,
and to them much credit is due. Water was obtained from
driven wells and a near-by spring. The supply was abundant
ami wholesome; pumps were conveniently located near the
kitchen and about the camp. The bathing facilities were
admirable, and were much enjoyed by the men—same bcin<4'
used day and night.
The drill ground was near camp, and while suitable for
one regiment, was to,, small for a brigade encampment.
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Ample room, however, could be obtained by cleaning up the
small bushes; no inconvenience was caused, as adjacent fields
were used.
No target practice was held. It was deemed inexpedient
to have target practice on account of numerous other duties
and the short duration of camp. The usual camp duties were
performed; sentinels were on duty day and night; dress
parades were held each day.
His Excellency, Governor Charles B. Aycock, Commander
in Chief, visited the camp, duly inspected the same and
reviewed the troops. The New Bern and Beaufort Divisions
of the Naval Reserves participated in the review. They
deserve to be commended for their military spirit, having, at
their own expense, borne the cost of transportation from their
home station to Camp Lee; they made a good showing. The
review was a decided success; the lines of nearly all of the
companies were good and very few errors were made.
MANEUVERS.
On the evening of the 17th Colonel Bragaw of the Second
Infantry was instructed to take charge of a provisional regi-ment,
composed of two battalions of his regiment and one of
the Third Infantry, and proceed to Morehead City and de-fend
said place against an attack to be made by a provisional
regiment under command of Colonel Craig, composed of two
battalions of the Third Infantry and one of the Second
Infantry. Battery A was assigned to the regiment com-manded
by Colonel Bragaw.
At the request of Brigadier General Armfield, Major
W. G. Smith, Captain D. R. Johnson and myself acted as
judges. The decision was in favor of Colonel Bragaw's regi-ment.
In rendering the report the errors made, as far as
possible, were given, so that the officers might be benefited.
The formation of Colonel Bragaw's regiment could not be
seen until they reached the shell-road ; his lines, then, were
AlUI TANT CkNKKAI. 41
correctly formed. The lines of Colonel Craig's regiment were
correctly formed, with the exception that his line of support
was ton far from the firing-line, and reserve ton far from sup-port.
RESULT.
When Colonel Bragaw's right attacked Colonel Craig's
left the company on the right—J presume, without com-mand—
re-inforced on the left, leaving- this pari of the line
open. This battalion, under command of Major C. L. Mc-
Gree, was ruled out as being captured. This left the supports
which ha«l not vet come into action, though in the line of
skirmishers, exposed to the fire of the whole of Colonel Bra-gaw's
regiment, which had come into line. The judges held
that in an actual fight this battalion would have been killed
or captured, which would, in all probability, have resulted in
the capture or defeat of the remaining battalion. The work
done by some of the scouts was very creditable. On account of
the position taken. Battery A was ruled out early in the en-gagement,
though they continued to fire. Had the battery,
which was composed of Gatlin gnus, stopped at the edge of the
shell-road and masked their guns they could have done effect-ive
work in active fighting. The ground over which the troops
had to pass was very rough and rendered the duties of the
judges difficult in rendering a decision and discovering errors.
On this account the maneuver was not satisfactory. I am
of the opinion, however, that some good was accomplished.
The troops were furnished transportation and rations and
paid for ten days' service.
There was some dissatisfaction in regard to rations. Upon
investigation, however, I found all the company commanders
satisfied with the quality of rations issued, but the quantity
was not sufficient. I found in one regiment that the battal-ion
commander drew the rations for his battalion and then
divided the same in four equal parts, and then turned it over
to the company commanders; this regardless of the number
42 Annual Report
of men in a company. Blank ration-returns should be fur-nished
each company commander, to be made out and sent
in prior to the date of drawing rations, and he should be
required to be present when the rations are issued, and see
that he gets what is due his company. I am of the opinion
that all papers and reports should be the same as those used
in the United States Army ; if the officers and men are to be-come
proficient for active service, it seems to me necessary
that they should be so.
Arrangements should also be made to pay the troops off
while at camp. Xo little inconvenience is caused company
commanders, and, in addition to this, the troops would
be better satisfied if they did not have to wait for their pay.
The First Regiment of Infantry did not attend camp, hav-ing
been designated to attend the army maneuvers at Ma-nassas,
Va.
The following shows the attendance of the Second and
Third Infantry at Encampment, August 10th to 19th, inclu-sive
:
SECOND REGIMENT.
Per cent, of attendance at Encampment, 89.
Company officers absent, 2.
Staff officers absent, 1.
A D.i DTANT ( ! E» BBAL. 4:3
THIRD REGIMENT.
Company. Present.
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KECOMMENDATl ( I N s.
Pay of Troops, etc.—That if possible, arrangements be
made to pay the troops off at camp. That all requisitions,
reports and papers be made to conform, as far as practicable,
to that of the United States Army.
Target Practice.—In every report made by my predeces-sors
and myself the importance of the soldier knowing how to
shoot has been discussed. I respectfully recommend that
three rifle ranges be established, one for each regiment, am!
that the encampments be held at these ranges, and that no
duties be required other than guard duty, the whole time be-ing
devoted to target practice. With the drills and numerous
duties at the State camps of instruction, as heretofore held,
target practice has been a total failure.
CARE OF UNIFORMS AND OTHER PROPERTY.
I again renew my recommendation in regard to property
issued to companies. It is an impossibility, under the exist-ing
laws, for a company commander to enforce discipline or
prevent loss of military property. Uniforms should be
marked in some way so that identification could be estab-lished.
Hats and shirts are worn by the enlisted men while
not on military duty, blankets are taken at camps, and com-pany
commanders are put to no end of trouble in accounting
for the number issued.
A law should be enacted making it a misdemeanor for a
member of the Guard to wear any distinctive part of the
uniform while not on duty, and having military property in
his possession not regularly issued to him.
ARMORIES.
A majority of the companies have armories that are suit-able,
but the care of same is badly neglected. I respectfully
Aim ita\t ( i i:\kkat.. 1 5
recommend thai steps be taken to cause this existing evil to
be rectified al once.
COMPANY BOOKS.
It is important thai the records of a company should be
correctly kept. This duty devolves upon the captain, in most
eases. It should not be so, a captain lias enough to do to
look after the welfare of his company. Each year the mat-ter
of how to keep the hooks has been gone over, and in only
a few instances have the instructions been adhered to. Each
company should have a company clerk, who should be com-pensated
for the work to be performed. I am sure that if
this was done and the company commanders required the
company clerk to do his duty, in a short while there would
be marked improvement. Under the present plan, although
explicit instructions are printed in the front part of the book,
the books, as kept, amount to nothing.
CONCLUSION.
I am fully cognizant of the difficulties and disadvantages
which many of the company commanders have to contend
with in maintaining their companies, and for this reason I
have refrained from criticism in my reports during my term
of office. The slack way, however, in which many companies
are maintained, and believing, too, that the time has arrived
when we should strive to make the National Guard of North
( Jarolina equal to that of any State, will not deter me in the
future.
I am pleased to state that marked improvements have been
made in discipline and drill, and in fact, along the whole line,
at our State encampments. While there are many matters
that should be rectified, laws enacted to enable the enforce-ment
of discipline and care of property, and with all the dis-advantages
existing, in my opinion the Guard is in better
condition than ever before in its history.
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I am greatly indebted to the officers of the Guard for many
courtesies. To the Adjutant General, Assistant Adjutant
General and officers of the General Staff my thanks are due
for their valuable assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
T. IT. Bain,
Colonel and Inspector General N. C. N. G.
Aim itaxt ( ii;.\ ER \f. 47
REPORT OF SURGEON GENERAL.
State or North Carolina,
Surgeon General's Office,
Concord, December 1, 11)04.
Brigadier General B. S. Royster,
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit herewith my report as
Surgeon General for the year ending November 30, 1904.
I am able to report that the organization of the Medical
Department of the National Guard of Xorth Carolina is an
accomplished fact.
Since my last annual report a Hospital Corps of thirty-six
men has been enlisted, equipped and drilled. This corps
is divided into three detachments of twelve men each. One
detachment is assigned to each regiment. These detach-ments
are located at Charlotte, Clinton and Reidsville, and
are in charge of the ranking resident medical officer at each
place. It is made the duty of this officer to drill and instruct
his detachment in first-aid work and cam]) sanitation. In
each case these requirements have been satisfactorily met.
All medical officers are required to be proficient in the drill
regulations of the Hospital Corps of the United States Army.
Except in the matter of uniforms, the equipment of the
Hospital Corps is good and sufficient, being exactly the same
as that prescribed and provided for the army.
The uniforms for the men were not issued until the last
moment, and consisted of a lot of odds and ends. The entire
issue was incomplete, and was the cause of much mortifica-tion
to the Medical Department, both at Morehead and at
Manassas. I hope this injustice will be speedily corrected.
48 Annual, Report
There are some necessary expenses connected with the
maintenance of the Medical Department, of which armory
rent and insurance are chief, for which no provision has been
made. I trust the next General Assembly will appropriate
for this purpose at least $100 for each of our detachments.
CAMP LEE.
Upon the arrival of the Hospital Corps of the First
Brigade at Cam]) Loo they immediately pitched the hospital
and dispensary tents, and put the hospital furniture and med-ical
supplies in place, and were ready to render efficient help
in case of need. A little later they pitched their own quar-ters
and entered upon their regular routine of camp life.
This consisted in (a) the attention to the sick, (b) the regu-lar
drill, (c) the school of the Hospital Corps.
The school was conducted by the medical officers ; each offi-cer
in turn lecturing the corps upon some appropriate subject,
and demonstrating the application of the first-aid dressings,
etc. These duties were performed each day, and at the close
of the Encampment the tentage, furniture, bedding, medical
supplies, instruments, surgical dressings and all the fixtures
belonging to each detachment were carefully cleaned and
packed. These outfits are kept in perfect order and ready
for instant use.
In my former reports I have spoken of this camp site as
almost faultless. Grounds of ample size for camp and pa-rade,
delightfully shaded by a magnificent grove of live oaks
and overlooking a beautiful sheet of water ; an unlimited sup-ply
of drinking water of excellent quality; exceptional bath-ing
facilities within a few yards; no objectionable marsh
near; perfect freedom from dust or mud; railroad through
the grounds ; quantities of excellent fish of great variety at
your door; good market for other food-stuffs near by. What
more could be desired ?
Aim itant General. 49
Sick and wounded reports were carefully made, and are on
tile in this office. I will no1 include them in this report, but
will say that, with the exception of the unfortunate accident
at the bridge near Goldsboro, There was nothing of a serious
nature.
All the officers assigned to the brigade were present at
camp and performed their duties cheerfully and promptly.
FIELD MANEUVERS.
The First Infantry of the National Guard of <>ur State was
ordered to the Army Maneuvers near Thoroughfare, Va.
This regiment Avas accompanied by a full number of medi-cal
officers and a detachment of the Hospital Corps. Their
camp site Avas satisfactory, except for Avater supply, which
was indifferent and at times inadequate.
One medical officer and the detachment, with two litters,
and every man carrying his first-aid pouch, followed the
regiment closelv each day through all their marches and
engagements. They dressed eight actual wounds and carried
three of these men more than two miles on litters to the
nearest ambulance, to be transported to the field hospital.
The health of the command throughout was nearly perfect.
Xo serious sickness. Blistered feet was a general complaint
—a natural consequence of much marching and the use of
shoes ill-adapted to the purpose.
It is a noteworthy fact that the First North Carolina In-fantry
was the only regiment of State troops that sent in a
sick and wounded report. Let it also he recorded to the
credit of this detachment, that although it w^as ever present
on all marches, and although only two provisional companies
could be raised from the entire regiment for the review on
the last day of the maneuvers, that the Hospital Corps was
in line and performing its full duty until the last.
I am under great obligations to yourself and other officers
of the General Staff, and to the United States Army officer
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on duty with the North Carolina National Guard, for the
interest taken in the Medical Department and for many
courtesies shown me.
NOTICE.
No changes have occurred in the list of officers of the
Medical Department during the year. The roster is exactly
the same as that appearing in the Adjutant General's report
of 1903.
I have the honor to he, sir,
Very respectfully,
Robert S. Young,
Surgeon General.
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REPORT OF COMMISSARY GENERAL.
State of North Carolina,
Office of Commissary General of Subsistence,
Rtjtherfordton, December 1, 1904.
General B. S. Royster,
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. ('.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit the following report of
the work of this department for the year ending November
30, 1904:
In obedience to General Orders, No. 21, I proceeded to
Morehead City on the 8th of August, 1904, arriving there on
August 9th, for the purpose of assisting the Quartermaster
General in issuing rations to the troops at the Annual En-campment,
which was held from August 10th to August 19th,
inclusive. In this work T was ably assisted by Lieutenanl
Colonel Wescott Roberson and Major Staples Fuller, Assist-ant
Commissaries General. The rations were purchased by
the Quartermaster General and were issued by this depart-ment
to the Brigade Commissary and by the Brigade Com-missary
to the Regimental Commissaries, who in turn issued
them to the Battalion Commissaries, and they in turn issued
them to each Company Quartermaster.
The same crude methods of issuing rations were employed
this year that were employed last year, and the same troubles
were experienced in preserving and issuing the rations. It
occurs to me that the recommendations made by me in my
last annual report are the only recommendations 1 have to
make for this department, and until those, or similar recom-mendations,
are adopted much inconvenience to the troops,
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not to mention the danger to health, will be experienced at
each recurring encampment.
To Lieutenant Colonel Wescott Roberson and Major Sta-ples
Fuller, Assistant Commissaries General, the officers of
the ISTational Guard, Brigadier General J. F. Armfield,
Brigade Commissary R. P. Hackney, the members of the
General Staff, I acknowledge my obligations for their assist-ance
and kindness.
Respectfully submitted,
Solomon Gallert,
Commissary General of Subsistence.
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REPORT OF PAYMASTER GENERAL.
ANNUAL REPORT OF WALKER TAYLOR. PAYMASTER
GENERAL, N. C. N. G., 1904.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand at last report $ 6,253.42
State appropriation, 1904 16,000.00
$22,253.42
DISBURSEMENTS.
Company appropriations $ 9,925.00
Brigade and regimental 750.00
Adjutant General 1,961.88
Inspector General 1.25
Paymaster General 499.98
Quartermaster General 660.11
Encampment expenses 1,503.11
Miscellaneous expenses 25.00
Balance on hand December 31, 1904 6,927.09
$22,253.42
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REPORT OF CHIEF ENGINEER.
State of North Carolina,
Office of Chief of Engineers N. C. N. G.,
Durham, November 22, 1904.
General B. S. Royster,
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit my annual report. In
compliance with General Orders, No. —, C. S. A. G. O., I
proceeded with my department to Morehead City, N. C, and
began the work of laying' out the camp for the Second and
Third Regiments. This camp (Camp Lee) was situated on
the A. and N. C. R. R., about two miles west of Morehead
City. The Third Regiment had a splendid camp, but the
ground on which the Second Regiment was located, not being
in grass, proved quite sandy and interfered to some extent
with the comfort of the men.
The drill ground was well located and ample for the two
regiments and the battery. I find there is a large tract of
open land near Morehead City which could be put in fine
shape for a camp for the entire brigade. This department
was informed that this land belonged to the Morehead estate,
and could be leased for a term of years, and that the city of
Morehead would keep it in good shape for camp if it is made
permanent. Blue-prints of Camp Lee were furnished your
office, the colonels of the regiments and to the Quartermas-ter
Department.
Respectfully submitted,
J. C. Michie,
Colonel and chief of Engineers X. ('. X. G.
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REPORT OF JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL.
State of North Carolina,
Judge Advocate General's Office,
Wayxesvii.lk. December 1, 1904.
To General B. S. Royster.,
Adjutant General of North Carol inn,
Raleigh, X. C.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit herewith the annual
report of my department for the year ending December 1,
1904.
During the year several questions involving a construction
of the military laws of the State have been submitted to me
by officers of the National Guard of the State, all of which
have received my due consideration, and prompt replies were
sent, giving my opinion as to the law in each instance.
I am gratified very much to know that the recommenda-tion
in my annual report of 1903, suggesting that a board of
officers be appointed to prepare a Military Code for the Na-tional
Guard of the State, has been followed, in that such a
board has been appointed to do said work, which for some
time has been so badly needed.
I have the honor to further recommend that the board.
which has been already appointed and which now has the mat-ter
in charge, not only prepare regulations governing the Na-tional
Guard, but that it prepare a bill and endeavor to have
it introduced in the next Legislature to the end that it be
enacted into law, directly repealing the present impractica-ble
laws on our statute books which are supposed to govern
the militia of the State, but are in fact so vague that the
officers and men do not understand them. What we need is
a good wholesome law that will suit conditions at the presenl
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time in this State, and if this committee which has been
already appointed will prepare such a bill and secure its
enactment into law, it is my opinion that the military branch
of our State government will be greatly improved.
At the Encampment of the Second and Third Infantry,
which was held at Morehead City during the month of
August this year, I was gratified to note the improvement in
the discipline and efficiency of the men, who deserve great
credit for their efforts in the interest of good government in
the State
Respectfully submitted,
W. J. Hannah.,
Colonel dud Judge Advocate General.
An. I 1 TANT (i K.\ ERAL.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SMALL ARMS
PRACTICE.
Office of [nspectob of Small Arms Practice,
Ltjmbee Bridge, X. C, December 1, 1904.
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Dear Sik:—T have the honor to submit my report for the
year ending November 30, 1904.
The only rilie practice had by the Guard this year was by
only a few companies at their home ranges, no report of
which was made to this office, as it was of a local nature.
Past experience has demonstrated the fact that rifle practice
• luring the annual encampments has always proved to be
practically a failure, on account of crowding in such a multi-plicity
of other duties in such a short space of time; there-fore
no practice was attempted at the encampment this year.
J was present at the encampment of the Second and Third
Regiments near Morehead City last August, and had a spe-cial
meeting with the officers of each regiment. I was
pleased to note the presence of the Brigade and each of the
three Regimental Inspectors of Small Arms Practice. I was
gratified to note the interest manifested in this very impor-tant
but too much neglected part of the service. All seemed to
realize that the best soldiers are those who know how to
handle the rifle and shoot to best advantage when ordered
to do so. This condition can only be obtained by instruc-tion
and practice. Gallery practice is good, so far as it goes,
but l)est results are obtained by outdoor ranges. The time
is ripe for the establishment of a permanent range for each
of the three regiments. For the First Regiment, say at or
near Salisbury or Statesville. For the Third Regiment,
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Greensboro or Durham. For the Second Regiment, Golds-boro
or Wilson. These places are only suggestions. Many
towns would be willing to contribute liberally to the expense
of a range near by. To obtain the best results all the troops
should be required to spend not less than three days on their
ranges. A prize should be provided for the battalion and
regiment making highest score. At the close of the practice
have a contest between company, battalion and regimental
teams for suitable prizes.
In compliance with the expressed wish of the officers in
the meeting, during the encampment, I directed the Quarter-master
General to make requisition for an ample supply of
everything necessary for gallery and range practice. Also a
supply of ammunition for gallery and field ranges. I was
informed that the requisition was promptly forwarded, but
I have not yet been advised of the receipt of the supplies.
In conclusion, I beg to urge that steps be taken at once to
locate and prepare suitable ranges for the gratification,
instruction and practice of the troops in this highly impor-tant
but too much neglected part of the service.
I hereby tender my thanks to many of the officers and men
of the Guard for their cordial support and hearty co-opera-tion
in the work of my department.
Respectfully,
S. J. Cobb,
Colonel and Inspector of Small Arms Practice.
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REPORT OF BRIGADIER GENERAL CARLE A.
-WOODRUFF.
Raleigh, X. C, December 1, 1904.
To the Adjutant General,
State of North Carolina.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit the following report:
December 31, 1903, I received a copy of paragraph 1, Spe-cial
Orders, No. 114, War Department, Washington, Decem-ber
29, 1903, assigning me to duty with the National Guard
of the State of North Carolina, and on said date I reported
to the Governor as therein directed.
January 2, 1904, General Orders, Xo. 1, Adjutant Gen-eral's
Office, State, was issued, informing the Guard through-out
the State of my detail.
January 13, 11)04, I received authority from the Adjutant
General of the Army to make use of the penalty envelope in
official communications with the Guard of the State, and
when a reply was required, to enclose an addressed envelope.
1 have during the year freely made use of this privilege in
transmitting the General Orders of the War Department,
and in the distribution of the authorized text-books.
March 12, 1904, I received paragraph 2, Special Orders,
No. 1G, Headquarters Atlantic Division, New York City,
dated March 9, 1904, detailing me to inspect the organized
militia of the State under section 14 of the Military Act,
approved January 21, 1903. I began this inspection March
14, 1904, accompanied by Colonel T. H. Bain, Inspector
General of the State, and completed same on April 28, 1904.
Reports of inspection of the respective organizations, includ-ing
the ordnance property pertaining to each, were made on
blanks furnished by the War Department. Attached herewith,
marked "A," is a copy of my letter transmitting the above-
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named reports to the Headquarters of the Atlantic Division.
Extracts from said reports, showing deficiencies of clothing
and equipment, etc., have been furnished you by the War
Department.
June 1, 1904, General Orders, No. 12, Adjutant General's
Office, State, was issued, adopting the suggestions of the War
Department and approved by the Secretary of War, regard-ing
the physical examination of recruits. This order not
having been complied with by the majority of the officers of
the Guard, General Orders, Xo. 24, Adjutant General's
Office, State, dated October 1, 1904, was issued. Even this
last-named order is not being complied with, to the letter.
It is therefore recommended that colonels be ordered not to
forward to the Adjutant General's Office any enlistment not
made in accordance with General Orders, Xos. 12 and 24, or
with the authorized enlistment blank.
July 2, 1904, General Orders, No. 17, Adjutant General's
Office, State, was issued adopting "Special Course C, Small
Arms Firing Regulations, for the use of the Organized Mili-tia
or National Guard," for the government of the Guard of
this State in their target practice. In June of this year
copies of "Firing Regulations for Small Arms, 1904," were
distributed to all companies and to all officers interested.
The roster of the National Guard of the State reports a
Colonel and a Major, Inspectors of Small Arms Practice,
and three Captains, Regimental Inspectors of Small Arms
Practice, but to date there is nothing in the office of the
Adjutant General to show that any effort has been made by
any of these officers to improve the Guard in this very im-portant
duty. 1 recommend that this matter be given the
consideration that it deserves, that one drill of each month
be devoted entirely to instruction in the armory in the pre-liminary
drills for the rifle, shooting drills, position and aim-ing
drills, and, where it is practicable, to have gallery and
outdoor target practice. Target ranges are needed ; there
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should l)f one for each regiment, conveniently located, so
thai companies could go into camp upon the range for a few
davs each year, putting into practice the preliminary and
other instruction received in the armory. The instruction
upon the range should be supervised by the Regimental
[nspectors of Small Arms Practice. Ef this is not practicable,
then the office should be abolished.
July 3, 1904, I received a letter from the office of the
Military Secretary, Washington, dated -Inly 2, 1904, asking
"If the Governor desired that I attend the State Encamp-ment
or the combined maneuvers," and sue'ffesting that appli-cation
be made by the Governor for my detail. Attached,
marked "*I>." is a copy of the reply to the Governor's applica-tion.
The annual encampment was held near Morehead City,
X. C, August 10 to 19, inclusive, the Second and Third
Infantry and Battery A, X. (
'. X. G., participating. I was
present during the entire encampment, visiting camp daily,
though I made no formal inspection.
The cam]) ground, in my estimation, was an ideal one, the
greatest advantage being the still-water bathing in the sound,
only a few yards in rear of the camp, where the beach
and the water were clean at all stages of the tide. I witnessed
guard mountings of both regiments on several occasions, and
noted marked improvement before the week ended. The
brigade reviews were good from the beginning, but very
great improvement was made before the camp terminated.
The discipline of the cam]) was quite good; about the
only criticism I would make being the neglect of many of the
enlisted men to extend proper courtesies to officers, both in
and out of camp. There was not sufficient dignity on the
part of officers, both officers and enlisted men appearing at
the Atlantic Hotel, ]\Iorehead City, in the presence of the
guests of the hotel in their shirt sleeves or with coats unbut-toned,
at all hours of the day or night.
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Too great a variety of uniforms were worn by officers and
men. Officers and men were not sufficiently employed dur-ing
the day.
During- the early part of September I was present at the
combined maneuvers of the National Guard and United
States Army at Manassas, Va. The First Infantry N". C.
1ST. G. participated in these maneuvers.
I saw the regiment on its arrival, watching it closely,
marching from the railroad to its camp ; it presented a fine
appearance, notwithstanding the fact that it was on the train
many hours over the schedule time of arrival. I afterwards
visited the regiment in cam]), and saw it several times dur-ing
the maneuvers; it showed up creditably. The regiment
was assigned to the First Brigade, Second Division, and
for three consecutive days this brigade constituted the re-serve
of its division, necessitating much marching. So
much foot-work was required during the four days of maneu-vering
that this regiment and several others were unable to
take part in the review on the last day. This was a great
disappointment to the regiment (the First North Carolina),
and it certainly was to me, as I wished to see how the regi-ment
would appear with regiments from other States having
greater advantages. In my opinion the combined maneu-vers
were a great success, a great school, and I dare say the
First Infantry X. C. N". G. would rejoice in having the same
opportunity for practical instruction extended to them each
year.
After my return from the encampment at Morehead I
learned that one or more companies took substitutes to camp,
that is, men not regularly enlisted. The records in the office
of the Adjutant General of the State show that one company,
within a very short period after the encampment, had some
thirty men discharged, viz., September 14th, eighteen men
discharged; October 5th, two men discharged, and October
12th, twelve men��a total of thirty-two enlisted men. Of this
Aim it ant General. :>
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number two were enlisted in May, 1904, two in Juno and
thirteen in July, only ;i month before the encampment. If
these practices are t<> continue year after year the object of the
act of Congress, approved January 21, L903, known as the
"Dick Bill," can never be accomplished.
Very respectfully,
Carle A. Woodruff,
Brigadier General U. 8. Army, Retired.
I Two enclosures).
"A."
Raleigh. N. C, May 7. 1904.
To the Adjutant General,
Headquarters the Atlantic Division,
Governor's Island, New York City.
Sir:—In compliance with paragraph 2. Special Orders No. 16,
Headquarters the Atlantic Division. Governor's Island, New York
City. March !>, 1904, I have the honor to transmit herewith inspection
reports of the different organizations of the National Guard of the
State of North Carolina.
Accompanied by Colonel T. II. Bain, Inspector General of the State,
inspections were commenced March 14. 1904. and completed April 28,
1!)(I4.
The original schedule was adhered to as far as practicable. An
itinerary showing exact dates of inspection as made is attached
hereto.
I also enclose consolidated ordnance returns for each regiment;
also a return of ordnance stores of Battery A.
I found the material of which the Guard is composed good, of
good average height and. as far as I could see. physically up to the
requirements. The companies are fairly well drilled; the manual of
arms very good. It would seem that more attention is given to the
manual than to other portions of the drill regulations. No setting-up
drill or calisthenics appears to he given, and no attention to
instruction in aiming and pointing drills. Very little attention is
given to extended order movements. Discipline of the Guard is only
fair, but the men are of good general character and of good intelli-gence,
and if properly instructed on this subject great improvement
would undoubtedly follow.
Officers do not understand the importance of keeping records.
Very few could give the date of last annual inspection or the average
strength at that time. In each case I obtained this information
from the reports of Major John Newton, Sixteenth Infantry. Neither
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could the captains in many instances furnish me with the number
gained and lost since last inspection. In many cases I have been
compelled to omit this information, as I could not obtain it by per-sonal
examination of company descriptive books, they being so im-perfectly
kept; neither have I been aide to obtain it by an examina-tion
of the records of the Adjutant General's office since my return.
I found also that officers do not appreciate the importance of the
responsibility of public property. In some cases clothing is not taken
proper care of, enlisted men being permitted to wear uniform clothing
outside of their armories. Each company of infantry in the State
lias been issued three (.".) revolvers for use of its officers. I found in
two companies only one ( 1 I revolver on hand and in many companies
only two (12) revolvers on hand. In every case where there wa.s a
shortage the captains could not account for the loss. In my opinion,
proceedings should be instituted against all such officers for the
recovery of the lost revolvers or the money value thereof. I recom-mend
that all revolvers now in the possession of companies be turned
in, and that none hereafter be issued. Regarding the battery, I
would state that it is in no sense a light battery of artillery, and I
fail to see how it is of any use to the State. In my opinion one
Gatling gun, calibre 30, issued to each regiment woidd till all re-quirements.
A medical department was ordered by General Orders No. 16, State.
dated July 13, 1903. In my inspection I failed to find any evidence
of a medical department. A few medical officers and one hospital
steward reported to me at various points during the inspection, and
I have accounted for them on the summary of attendance of each
regiment. The Surgeon General of the State resides at Concord,
and, though notified by Colonel Bain when we would visit that place,
failed to present himself.
There is no Signal Corps and no signal instruction is given, so far
as I could ascertain.
There is a Brigadier Commander and quite a Brigade Staff, but I
only had the pleasure of meeting the Brigadier General, saw none
of the staff, and no return of staff officers was rendered.
A copy of the Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the
State, for 1903, also copies of General Orders 2. 3 and 5, Adjutant
General's Office, current year, are enclosed herewith.
Very respectfully.
CARLE A. WOODRUFF,
Brigadier General, f". S. Army, Retired. Inspector.
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War Department,
The Military Secretary's Office,
Washington, July 15, 1904.
Hon. Charles B. Atcock,
Governor of North Carolina.
Raleigh, North Carolina.
Sir:—1 have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter
of the 7th instant, in which you request that Brigadier General Carle
A. Woodruff. U. S. Army, retired, be directed to attend the State
encampment, August 9th to 19th, inclusive, at Morehead City, and
the Manassas maneuvers in September, and replying thereto, the
Acting Chief of Staff directs me to inform you that the journey of
General Woodruff to the State encampment at Morehead City is not
deemed to be a proper charge against the appropriations for mileage
or transportation of the Army, and the orders requested cannot
therefore be issued. With respect to the request that General Wood-ruff
be ordered to Manassas. Virginia, there is no objection to General
Woodruff's accompanying the North Carolina troops to and from the
maneuvers, but orders covering the journey, other than those issued
for the transportation of the troops, are not necessary.
Very respectfully,
F. C. AINSWORTII,
The Military Secretary.
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REPORT OF THE BRIGADIER GENERAL.
Headquarters First Brigade X. 0. X. G.,
Statesyille, X. G, December 1, 1904.
Adjutant General of North Caijoli.xa.
Raleigh, X. C.
Sir:���I have the honor to make report of the First Brigade
for the year 1904. The brigade, as constituted, consists of
the following troops: 3 Regiments of Infantry, 12 companies
and a band each; 1 Battery of Light Artillery; 4 Divisions
of Naval Reserves, and a medical staff assigned, when
needed, by the Surgeon General, and a Hospital Corps, with
strength as follows, as reported by commanding officers in
last reports
:
Enlisted
Brigade, Field and Staff Officers 10. Men.
1st Regt, I nft. Field and Staff 10. Line Officers, 34 588
2d Regt, Inft, Field and Staff 17. Line Offieers. 36 538
3d Regt. Inft, Field and Staff 14. Line Officers. 30 536
Naval Reserves, Field and Staff 13. Line officers. 12 ISO
Battery A . . Line Officers. :; 55
Total 70. 121 1,897
During the year the three regiments of infantry have
been furnished the "Krag-Jorgensen" rifle by the General
Government in exchange for the "Springfield" rifle, which
increases the effectiveness of these troops very much. The
Battery is supplied with one Gatling and two Colt rapid tire
and one Hotchkiss gun, all mounted on carriages. The equip-ment
of these troops consists of regulation Webb cartridge
belt, haversack, canteen, meat-can, knife, fork, spoon. The
uniform consists of one blue uniform and one khaki uniform.
Blankets sufficient t<> supply the troops are kept in the arsenal
at Raleigh. One rojdment has the field shelter tent.
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The troops have been called upon to aid the civil power
:20 A. M.
Revielle 5 :30 A. M.
Assembly 5 :45 A. M.
Mess 6:30 A. M.
Fatigue 7 :00 A. M.
Sick call 7 :05 A. M.
Drill 7 :30 A. M.
Assembly 7:40 A.M.
First call for guard mount 9:45 A. M.
Assembly 9 :55 A. M.
Adjutant General. 7
1
Adjutant's call 10:05 A. M.
.Mess 12:61) M.
Officers' school 1 : P. M.
Non-commissioned officers' school 1 '.60 P. M.
Drill call 4:00 P. M.
Assembly 4:10 P. M.
Recall 5:00 P. M-First
call for parade 5 :30 P. M.
Assembly 5 :45 P. M.
Adjutant's call 6:00 P. M.
Parade 6:15 P. M.
Mess 7 :00 P. M,
Tattoo 9 :45 P. M.
Taps 10:00 P. M.
The enlistment of the private soldier in the Guard is for
three years, but I judge the average time served is about one
year—am sure the membership in some of the companies
changes completely in that time. This is bad for the service,
and should be remedied before we can hope to have a uni-formly
well-disciplined body of men. X<> systemized method'
of target practice by the troops has been attempted, owing
to a lack of any fund available for the purpose. The regula-tions
governing the Guard have been amended so often by
order, leaving the present copies in the hands of the troops
incomplete in many respects, new copies, with the necessary
changes and additions, should be printed and furnished offi-cers
and men. Provision should be made for the pay of
officers while serving on courts-martial. Inspections of the
different companies and detachments by a general inspecting
officer should be made at their respective posts at times other
than the one animal inspection, and when deemed necessary.
This would tend to keep up the standard of efficiency of the
command in every respect.
As to the reported misbehavior of the troops of the First
Regiment at Reidsville, North Carolina, on return from the
Manassas Encampment in September, will state that as early
as brought to the attention of these headquarters the com-manding
officer of that regiment was directed to make inves-
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tigation and, if true, to prefer charges and specifications
against the offenders and forward the same to these head-quarters.
The commanding officer of that regiment reports
that he had already instituted the inquiry. He has not re-ported
result as yet.
I consider the efficiency of the troops steadily improving.
Sir, I have the honor to be,
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
Joseph F. Armfield,
Brigadier General N. G. N. G.
Ad. 1 1 tax t General.
REPORT OF THE COMMANDER OF THE NAVAL
BRIGADE.
New Bern, X. ('.. January 2, L905.
(il'X ERAL B. S. RoYSTERj
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, X. C.
Dear Sir :—I have the honor to submit herewith my report
for the year. The growth and usefulness of this branch of the
Guard has not materially advanced during the year, because
its needs have not met with any consideration by the com-manding
officers of the Guard. After being advised to make
the necessary arrangements for a cruise, co-operating with the
Guard at its brigade encampment, at the last minute these
negotiations were dismissed with a promise to the brigade of
a practice cruise during the month of September. This
promise, as were the other directions, being soon forgotten,
consequently the usefulness and enthusiasm of the various
divisions has been materially hampered. This, notwith-standing
that the United States Xaval Department offered
to the State the use of both the IT. S. S. Yankton and Hornet.
The usefulness and efficiency of the Xaval Brigade can
only be maintained by an annual cruise, where seamanship,
gun-drill and target-practice can be had. The divisions get
plenty of infantry and field artillery drill at their various
ports; the dominant feature of the brigade—seamanship
—
they are left to imbibe by inspiration.
The State has not given the brigade a practice cruise since
its organization; in fact, has treated it almost with contempt,
the officers and seamen having to individually bear all the ex-penses
incident to the cruises, three in number, which it has
had in twelve years.
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The Wilmington Division, Lieutenant H. M. Chase com-manding,
"was placed under orders once during the year, this
command being the only one called upon for service.
I have to recommend that an effort be made to secure a
ship from the U. S. Government, to be stationed at a porl to
be designated, to be used as a drill ship by the brigade.
That the various divisions be furnished with two suits of
clothing (white and blue muster).
That the necessary moneys be set aside for a practice cruise
each year.
That bugles be furnished each division from the supply on
hand and not in use in the State Arsenal.
That the incoming Legislature be requested to turn over
the oyster patrol steamer "Lillie," which has been lying idle
for several years, not suiting the oyster patrol, to the Naval
Brigade for an auxiliary practice ship, her maintenance to
be assumed by the State.
That this branch of the Guard be given more consideration
and attention.
I have the honor to be,
Tom C. Daniels,
Captain Commanding Xanil Brigade X. ('. X. G.
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REPORT OF COLONEL OF FIRST IXFAXTRY.
Headquarters First X. 0. Infantry,
Charlotte, X. C, December 1, 1904.
The Adjutant General,
State of North < 'arolina.
Sir:—I have the honor herewith to submit my annual re-port
for 1904.
The First Regimenl of Infantry consists of the required
complement of field and staff officers, twelve companies, and
a band, the whole aggregating fifty-one officers and five hun-dred
and ninety-one enlisted men, the companies being lo-cated
respectively at Hickory, Salisbury, Winston, Charlotte,
Statesville, Asheville, Shelby, Waynesville, Mount Airy, Con-cord
and Lexington, and the band at Asheville. All the com-panies
are properly and fully uniformed, armed and equipped
for service, being provided with both the cotton khaki uni-form
for summer and the blue for winter use.
Each company has also been furnished with blankets and
mess outfits, and the usual articles necessary for living in
camp, and if they had military overcoats the men would be
prepared to take the field on short notice. The arms supplied
are the Krag-Jorgensen 30-calibre rifles, with appropriate
side-arms and accoutrements. All the companies except one
have shelter tents, which are indispensable for active service.
The monthly inspections of the companies, required by law,
have for the most part come up to the prescribed standard,
only one falling behind in this particular. It is a matter of
complaint, however, that the reports of these inspections are
not sent in as promptly as the regulations provide, and some
remedy should be devised for this trouble.
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All the companies were inspected last April by General
Carle A. Woodruff, TL S. A., and Colonel T. H. Bain, State
Inspector General, the first-named officer acting under the
provisions of the National Militia Law. My information is
that these inspections were generally satisfactory, and met all
legal requirements. During the past year 1 have visited the
armories of all the companies except one, and found them in
as good condition as the resources of the companies permitted.
On the whole, I consider the regiment in much better con-dition
than it was twelve months ago, because its capacity for
real work has been tested and proved. The men have had an
experience that established the fact that sojourning in a camp
near a summer resort was quite different from service in the
field under the conditions incident to the practical work of sol-diers.
And this leads me to speak particularly of the encamp-ment
of the regiment in Virginia for the purpose of participa-ting
in the joint maneuvers of the Army and organized Mili-tia.
Pursuant to General Orders, Xo. 23, August 1, 1904,
from the Adjutant General's Office, the officers and men of the
regiment, together with a detachment of the Hospital Corps in
charge of Lieutenant Parks M. King, Assistant Surgeon, a
total in all of fifty-one officers and six hundred and nine men,
were entrained at the home stations on the afternoon of Sep-tember
3, and proceeded in two sections by the Southern
Railway to Maneuver Camp Xo. 2, near Thoroughfare, Va.,
which was reached in about twenty hours after many vexa-tions
delays. The detrainment was accomplished in a very
few minutes, and the regiment marched to the camp site,
about nine hundred yards from the railroad station. The
tents were pitched by the men, and the camp rendered habita-ble
as soon as practicable, and life in the field was taken up
without any hitch or friction. The site of the camp was Avell
chosen, in full view of the historically famous Thoroughfare
Gap and Bull Run Mountains, with an occasional glimpse of
the towering Blue Ridee in the far distance. There was an
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abundanl supply of fresh water, and proper sanitary arrange-ments
made to protect the health of the men.
On the morning of the 5th the camp was informally visited
by Genera] II. Q Corbin, U. S. A., in command of the Pro-visional
Corps, who pleasantly welcomed the officers and men
to the seme of operations. The afternoon of the same day
Genera] J. M. Lee, U. S. A., of the Brown Army, to whose
brigade the regiment had been assigned, visited and in-spected
the troops, and expressed himself as well pleased
with the appearance of the men and the camp.
The maneuvers commenced on the 6th, and at 3:30 that
morning the regiment marched out of camp, and joined the
brigade on the Thoroughfare pike, going in the direction of
Haymarket, and thence along the old Carolina road, where
it remained in reserve a few hours near Little Bull Run.
Later it marched several miles farther up the Carolina road,
and was ordered into action to support a battery near the
northern limits of the maneuver grounds. A good defensive
position was secured, and we arrived on the firing-line at a
very opportune moment to assist in effectually blocking a
movement of the Blue Army to turn the left flank of the
Brown forces.
About noon the regiment was transferred to the center of
the Brown defenses, but only the Second Battalion reached
the firing-line, the other two being deployed and held in re-serve.
The maneuvers for this day ended with the utter fail-ure
of the Blues to break through or flank the Brown lines.
The regiment was then taken to the position first occupied
in the morning, and went into bivouac for the night, with
only the stars for a canopy and mother earth for a couch. We
returned to camp at daylight the next morning, and after a
short respite again struck out under hurry orders for the
maneuver fields ; but with the exception of brisk "hiking"
the work of this day (7th) was restricted to re-inforcing at
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supposed weak places in the Brown lines. On the 8th the
regiment marched across the country between the Carolina
and Catharpin roads, north of the railroad, and towards the
Warrenton turnpike, and went into action for the purpose of
forcing the Blue line back cast of the Warrenton road. Owing
to the densely wooded character of the ground, the battalions
became too much divided for united action, but all contributed
to the success of the general movement of General Bell's
troops, who this day assumed the offensive. Upon the conclu-sion
of this maneuver General Lee's brigade, to which our
regiment was attached, went into bivouac on the edge of the
field whereon was fought the second battle of Manassas,
August, 1862. For this temporary cam]) the men had brought
along their shelter tents, and were enabled to make themselves
fairly comfortable for the night. The next morning, Septem-ber
9, the brigade quietly left bivouac at 3 :30, marched across
the old battle-field of precious memory, and formed line for
attack at daybreak, the First Regular infantry on the right,
the First North Carolina in the center, and the Second .Maine
on the left, the Second Texas being in reserve. Tn this order,
and deployed as skirmishers, we advanced towards where the
Blues were supposed to be awaiting us; but as it was after-wards
developed, our early and rapid movements took the
"enemy" by surprise, and we were on them before their camp-fires
were abandoned.
After crossing the Warrenton pike we dispersed a small
body of Blues supporting a section of artillery, the latter lim-bering
up and retreating without firing a shot. We continued
advancing, traversing the first Bull Run battle-field, and
passing by the famous Henry House. The Blues were found
some distance farther on, entrenched on a hill, which we
charged, while the First Regulars executed a successful flank
movement on our right, capturing everything that was in front
of us.
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With a shorl rest, and after our lines had been reformed,
avc again advanced, wading Bull Run, and attacked a Texas
regimenl of Blues both in front and on the lefl think, first cap-turing
a company of skirmishers in a corn-field covering the
t'nmt of the Texans.
This terminated the maneuvers, the umpires deciding that
we had broken through the center of the Blue line of defense,
and had therein' gained the advantage. Our success in this
maneuver, as well as that of our comrades in the other regi-ments,
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REPOKT OF COLONEL SECOND I X KAXTIIV.
It i. \i)(>iai; i'i:i;s Skcoxd Regiment X. C. 1ST. G.,
Washington, X. ('.. November 26, 1904.
Adjutant General North Carolina,
Raleigh, X. G.
Sir :—In compliance with the law, I beg to transmit herein
my annual report for 1004.
Captain 4. Van E'. Metts, Adjutant, was detailed to accom-pany
Colonel Bain and General Woodruff in their tour of
inspection of the regiment at the home stations of the various
companies.
While there is good room for improvement, the conditions
existing were encouraging in the aggregate.
There have been fewer changes in the personnel of tin1 offi-cers
of the regiment during the past year than heretofore,
which is a most excellent omen, and 1 doubt not that succeed-ing
years will improve even this.
Pursuant to General Orders, No. 21, ( !. S. A. G. O., and
General Orders, No. 4, Headquarters First Brigade, the com-panies
comprising the Second Regiment began the movement
to camp on the morning of Angus! 10th. In company with
Captain E. M. Brown, Assistant Surgeon, I left my home
station at 8 A. M. on that date, together with Company G,
Captain R. R. Handy; at Parmele we were joined by Major
C. B. Elliott and Company I under command of Captain
R. X. Ilines; at Tarhoro Company A, Captain 4. W. Forbes,
joined us—traveling thence to Goldsboro ; picking up at Wil-son,
Major T. S. Pace and Company K, Captain R. S. Wil-kins;
Captain S. Cohen, Company D, and Captain George E.
Hood, Company E, there reporting, also Major G. B. Sellers,
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Captain G. L. Peterson, Company IT; the band having on-trained
at Rocky Mount.
This train reached camp about 5:15 P. M., finding there
Company B, Captain H. P. Harper, dr. On account of de-lay
on the part of S. A. L., Companies C, L, M and F did not
report until after nightfall. I found the camp pitched and
supper prepared for the men. The camp site was located just
east of the location occupied by the regiment last year, partly
on property that had been in cultivation this year, resulting
in some disadvantage at first. There was one tree in our
camp.
The soil was very sandy and had not a growth of grass like
that which covered the old site, this year occupied by the
Third Regiment.
The general health of the cam]) was good—excellent, in-deed-
-considering what obstacles the men insisted upon put-ting
in the way of securing good sanitary conditions.
The location of the sinks was unfortunate, in that it was
beyond the parade grounds and not generally used. The men
will not go far away���making use rather of the near-by
premises and the shore line. They also had access to the offi-cers'
sinks, which I did not prohibit for obvious reasons, until
I had secured permission from adjoining property owners to
erect new ones for them; this done, the nuisance was in a large
measure abated. In this particular most of our cam]) sites
are sadly defective. A ravine being next the railroad and
just outside the guard line, in which was n growth of weeds
which should have been removed, offered a temptation to
company cooks to dump kitchen waste, which lay beyond
the sense of sight until the sense of smell indicated its loca-tion.
The camp site was in nowise ideal, and if used for any
longer than ten days would, I fear, have brought into service
the medical department in full force1
. The improvement in
drill and general cam]) duties was wry gratifying, although
there is much yet to be accomplished.
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A large percentage of the officers and men had profited by
the encampmenl of lasl year. I think the percentage of green
men will diminish each year, provided proper care fs taken
in eliminating the unnecessary discomforts which have here-tofore
surrounded them.
When we realize that they arc what makes the G-uard, and
;ii the home station many of the privates arc the socia] equals
of the officers and \\*e officers, t.~> men.
( iompany C 3 officers, 39 men.
Company D 3 officers, -to men.
Company E •". officers, 50 men.
Company F 3 officers, 43 men.
Company G 3 officers. 40 men.
Company II 3 officers, 47 men.
Company I 3 officers, 51 men.
Company K 2 officers. 43 men.
( iompany L 3 officers, 41 men.
Company M 3 officers, 42 men.
Band 25 men.
Of these there reported at camp as follows
:
Company A 3 officers, 40 men.
Company B 3 officers, 42 men.
Company C 3 officers, 39 men.
Company D •"> officers. 40 men.
Company E 3 officers. 49 men.
Company F 3 officers, 30 men.
Company G 3 officers, 30 men.
Company II 3 officers, 45 men.
Company I 2 officers. 40 men.
Company K 3 officers. 37 men.
( Iompany L 3 officers, 40 men.
( iompany M 2 officers, .".4 men.
Band 25 men.
This is a very gratifying showing to the regimental com-ma
nder.
In my opinion this encampment just past was the hest in
my experience. For whatever of success we attained the offi-cers
and men deserve full credit, and I deem it a great
privilege and pleasure to command them. Not many moons
shall wane ere North Carolina can put into the field as well-disciplined
a body of troops as ever followed a leader.
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But once during the year was any part of the regiment
called upon to aid the civil authorities, this being Company
C of Wilmington. As was expected, they responded
promptly and gave evidence of their readiness to do their
duty, however disagreeable and dangerous, to uphold the maj-esty
of the law. At this time, being absent from the State on
leave, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas C. James was in command,
and has previously made report to your headquarters of the
occurrence. His report, a copy of which is herewith trans-mitted,
I beg that you accept as a part of this. ( See Exhibit
marked "A").
Thus far the companies of the regiment, with one excep-tion,
have not been able to have any target-practice at their
home stations, suitable ranges not being available, especially
for use with the ammunition as furnished. A good deal of
the effectiveness of the Guard is obstructed by this lack of
target-practice—a most essential part of a soldier's training.
The ammunition as at present furnished, by reason of its ex-treme
range, renders this function impossible.
This matter is well worth considering, and seriously. My
judgment is that the expenditure of sufficient funds to pro-vide
battalion ranges at some point equally accessible to each
company, payment of the men as for camp service, for a
period of at least two days in each year, would be a most
profitable investment. The obstacles which beset us are many,
the magnitude of the undertaking is great, and at times dis-couraging;
but with patient endurance, appreciating the ex-cellent
material with which we have to work—still in the
rough though it is—North Carolina's Militia can be placed
where her soldiers of other days have stood : the peers of any,
second to none.
Respectfully,
H. Churchill Bragaw,
Colonel Second Infantry X. C. N. G.
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[EXHIBIT A. |
Wilmington, X. C, September 7. 1904.
General 1». S. Roysteb,
Adjutant General,
Raleigh, X. C.
Stu :—In compliance with Special Orders No. 47. received by tele-graph,
I ordered detail each from Co. <
'. Second Infantry, and Wil-mington
Division Naval Reserves, to hold themselves in readiness at
their respective Armories, on the afternoon of September 6th, lor
protection of prisoners from Bladen County, en route to Penitentiary
at Raleigh, X. C, for safe-keeping.
While we were not expecting the intense feeling and demonstra-tion
which was exhibited at the Atlantic Coast Line depot previous
to the departure of prisoners, yet we were taking all precautionary
measures to prevent, if possible, the violation of the law.
In obedience to his Excellency, the Commander In Chief, I placed
the Military at the disposal of Sheriff P. II. Steadman of New Hano-ver
County, and while the civil authorities ( including Sheriff Lyon
of Bladen County and his two deputies) stood manfully by their
prisoners and held the mob at hay. yet it was evident that unless
they received some assistance at once the prisoners would he taken'
from their custody. At this critical juncture, Captain W. F. Robert-son
of Co. C (who was acting in civil capacity as one of the Sheriff's
deputies) telephoned to Armory for detail of his company to come to